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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.38, 3,059.06 and 652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.38, 3,059.06 and 652.70 is: 979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.38 : 3,059.06 = 652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.38/3,059.06 = 652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.38x = 3,059.06 × 652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.38x = 1,996,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,648.46/2,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.05

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