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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.14, 3,068.40 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.14, 3,068.40 and 658.52 is: 988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.14 : 3,068.40 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.14/3,068.40 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.14x = 3,068.40 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.14x = 2,020,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,601.40/2,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.00

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