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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.03, 3,063.45 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.03, 3,063.45 and 655.52 is: 983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.03 : 3,063.45 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.03/3,063.45 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.03x = 3,063.45 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.03x = 2,008,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,139.88/2,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.40

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