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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.00, 3,061.70 and 654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.00, 3,061.70 and 654.28 is: 981.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.00 : 3,061.70 = 654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.00/3,061.70 = 654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.00x = 3,061.70 × 654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.00x = 2,003,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,200.60/2,041.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.48

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