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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.44, 3,060.99 and 653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.44, 3,060.99 and 653.36 is: 980.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.44 : 3,060.99 = 653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.44/3,060.99 = 653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.44x = 3,060.99 × 653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.44x = 1,999,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,913.12/2,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.14

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