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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.85, 3,061.22 and 654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.85, 3,061.22 and 654.28 is: 981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.85 : 3,061.22 = 654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.85/3,061.22 = 654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.85x = 3,061.22 × 654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.85x = 2,002,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,895.02/2,040.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.40

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