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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.13, 3,063.54 and 655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.13, 3,063.54 and 655.44 is: 983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.13 : 3,063.54 = 655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.13/3,063.54 = 655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.13x = 3,063.54 × 655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.13x = 2,007,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,966.66/2,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.27

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