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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.43, 3,059.38 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.43, 3,059.38 and 652.44 is: 978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.43 : 3,059.38 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.43/3,059.38 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.43x = 3,059.38 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.43x = 1,996,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,071.73/2,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.74

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