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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.15, 3,067.43 and 658.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.15, 3,067.43 and 658.31 is: 987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.15 : 3,067.43 = 658.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.15/3,067.43 = 658.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.15x = 3,067.43 × 658.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.15x = 2,019,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,301.21/2,045.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.36

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