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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.22, 3,068.25 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.22, 3,068.25 and 658.64 is: 988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.22 : 3,068.25 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.22/3,068.25 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.22x = 3,068.25 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.22x = 2,020,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,872.18/2,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.10

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