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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 3,067.47 and 657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 3,067.47 and 657.72 is: 986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 3,067.47 = 657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/3,067.47 = 657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 3,067.47 × 657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 2,017,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,536.37/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.84

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