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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.60, 3,066.73 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.60, 3,066.73 and 657.56 is: 986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.60 : 3,066.73 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.60/3,066.73 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.60x = 3,066.73 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.60x = 2,016,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,558.98/2,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.29

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