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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.36, 3,059.34 and 652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.36, 3,059.34 and 652.98 is: 979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.36 : 3,059.34 = 652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.36/3,059.34 = 652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.36x = 3,059.34 × 652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.36x = 1,997,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,688.86/2,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.09

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