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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.80, 3,059.70 and 653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.80, 3,059.70 and 653.34 is: 979.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.80 : 3,059.70 = 653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.80/3,059.70 = 653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.80x = 3,059.70 × 653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.80x = 1,999,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,024.40/2,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.53

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