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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.59, 3,057.90 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.59, 3,057.90 and 652.02 is: 978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.59 : 3,057.90 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.59/3,057.90 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.59x = 3,057.90 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.59x = 1,993,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,811.96/2,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.03

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