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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.93, 3,058.98 and 652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.93, 3,058.98 and 652.48 is: 978.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.93 : 3,058.98 = 652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.93/3,058.98 = 652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.93x = 3,058.98 × 652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.93x = 1,995,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,923.27/2,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.91

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