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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.08, 3,061.97 and 654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.08, 3,061.97 and 654.77 is: 982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.08 : 3,061.97 = 654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.08/3,061.97 = 654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.08x = 3,061.97 × 654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.08x = 2,004,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,867.51/2,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.26

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