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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.95, 3,059.47 and 653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.95, 3,059.47 and 653.39 is: 979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.95 : 3,059.47 = 653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.95/3,059.47 = 653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.95x = 3,059.47 × 653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.95x = 1,999,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,011.81/2,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.45

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