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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.67, 3,063.52 and 655.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.67, 3,063.52 and 655.75 is: 983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.67 : 3,063.52 = 655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.67/3,063.52 = 655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.67x = 3,063.52 × 655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.67x = 2,008,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,903.24/2,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.47

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