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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.46, 3,066.57 and 657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.46, 3,066.57 and 657.74 is: 986.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.46 : 3,066.57 = 657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.46/3,066.57 = 657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.46x = 3,066.57 × 657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.46x = 2,016,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,990.42/2,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.57

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