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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.19, 3,057.71 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.19, 3,057.71 and 651.96 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.19 : 3,057.71 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.19/3,057.71 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.19x = 3,057.71 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.19x = 1,993,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,501.35/2,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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