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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.66, 3,061.27 and 654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.66, 3,061.27 and 654.04 is: 981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.66 : 3,061.27 = 654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.66/3,061.27 = 654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.66x = 3,061.27 × 654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.66x = 2,002,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,193.03/2,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.15

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