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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.76, 3,060.99 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.76, 3,060.99 and 654.25 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.76 : 3,060.99 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.76/3,060.99 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.76x = 3,060.99 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.76x = 2,002,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,652.71/2,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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