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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.04, 3,063 and 655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.04, 3,063 and 655.44 is: 983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.04 : 3,063 = 655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.04/3,063 = 655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.04x = 3,063 × 655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.04x = 2,007,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,612.72/2,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.14

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