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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.51, 3,062.43 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.51, 3,062.43 and 655.04 is: 982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.51 : 3,062.43 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.51/3,062.43 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.51x = 3,062.43 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.51x = 2,006,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,014.15/2,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.61

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