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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.32, 3,066.66 and 657.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.32, 3,066.66 and 657.15 is: 985.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.32 : 3,066.66 = 657.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.32/3,066.66 = 657.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.32x = 3,066.66 × 657.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.32x = 2,015,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,255.62/2,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.78

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