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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.28, 3,059.12 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.28, 3,059.12 and 652.26 is: 978.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.28 : 3,059.12 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.28/3,059.12 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.28x = 3,059.12 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.28x = 1,995,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,351.04/2,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.46

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