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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.41, 3,060.62 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.41, 3,060.62 and 653.76 is: 980.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.41 : 3,060.62 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.41/3,060.62 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.41x = 3,060.62 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.41x = 2,000,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,910.11/2,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.64

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