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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.54, 3,067.23 and 657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.54, 3,067.23 and 657.79 is: 986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.54 : 3,067.23 = 657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.54/3,067.23 = 657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.54x = 3,067.23 × 657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.54x = 2,017,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,593.22/2,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.82

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