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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.06, 3,065.66 and 657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.06, 3,065.66 and 657.52 is: 986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.06 : 3,065.66 = 657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.06/3,065.66 = 657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.06x = 3,065.66 × 657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.06x = 2,015,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,732.76/2,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.14

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