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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.39, 3,060.75 and 653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.39, 3,060.75 and 653.91 is: 980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.39 : 3,060.75 = 653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.39/3,060.75 = 653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.39x = 3,060.75 × 653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.39x = 2,001,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,455.03/2,040.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.92

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