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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.68, 3,057.40 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.68, 3,057.40 and 651.96 is: 977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.68 : 3,057.40 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.68/3,057.40 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.68x = 3,057.40 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.68x = 1,993,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,302.50/2,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.74

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