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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.06, 3,060.32 and 653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.06, 3,060.32 and 653.07 is: 979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.06 : 3,060.32 = 653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.06/3,060.32 = 653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.06x = 3,060.32 × 653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.06x = 1,998,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,603.18/2,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.68

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