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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.64, 3,066.16 and 657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.64, 3,066.16 and 657.02 is: 985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.64 : 3,066.16 = 657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.64/3,066.16 = 657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.64x = 3,066.16 × 657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.64x = 2,014,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,534.47/2,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.76

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