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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.16, 3,068.16 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.16, 3,068.16 and 658.08 is: 987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.16 : 3,068.16 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.16/3,068.16 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.16x = 3,068.16 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.16x = 2,019,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,094.73/2,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.26

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