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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.66, 3,061.34 and 654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.66, 3,061.34 and 654.60 is: 981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.66 : 3,061.34 = 654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.66/3,061.34 = 654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.66x = 3,061.34 × 654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.66x = 2,003,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,953.16/2,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.53

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