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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.04, 3,066.57 and 657.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.04, 3,066.57 and 657.53 is: 986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.04 : 3,066.57 = 657.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.04/3,066.57 = 657.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.04x = 3,066.57 × 657.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.04x = 2,016,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,346.44/2,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.45

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