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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.96, 3,060 and 653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.96, 3,060 and 653.44 is: 980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.96 : 3,060 = 653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.96/3,060 = 653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.96x = 3,060 × 653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.96x = 1,999,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,526.40/2,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.18

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