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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.84, 3,058.26 and 652.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.84, 3,058.26 and 652.37 is: 978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.84 : 3,058.26 = 652.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.84/3,058.26 = 652.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.84x = 3,058.26 × 652.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.84x = 1,995,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,122.28/2,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.08

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