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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.10, 3,065.10 and 656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.10, 3,065.10 and 656.56 is: 984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.10 : 3,065.10 = 656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.10/3,065.10 = 656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.10x = 3,065.10 × 656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.10x = 2,012,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,422.06/2,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.98

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