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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.23, 3,066.84 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.23, 3,066.84 and 657.57 is: 986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.23 : 3,066.84 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.23/3,066.84 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.23x = 3,066.84 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.23x = 2,016,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,661.98/2,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.51

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