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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.95, 3,060.97 and 654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.95, 3,060.97 and 654.39 is: 980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.95 : 3,060.97 = 654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.95/3,060.97 = 654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.95x = 3,060.97 × 654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.95x = 2,003,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,068.16/2,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.96

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