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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.88, 3,064.94 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.88, 3,064.94 and 656.76 is: 984.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.88 : 3,064.94 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.88/3,064.94 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.88x = 3,064.94 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.88x = 2,012,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,929.99/2,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.86

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