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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.09, 3,058.74 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.09, 3,058.74 and 652.46 is: 978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.09 : 3,058.74 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.09/3,058.74 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.09x = 3,058.74 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.09x = 1,995,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,705.50/2,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.72

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