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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045, 3,067.98 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045, 3,067.98 and 677 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045 : 3,067.98 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045/3,067.98 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045x = 3,067.98 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045x = 2,077,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,022.46/2,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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