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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.24, 3,067.08 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.24, 3,067.08 and 658.22 is: 987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.24 : 3,067.08 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.24/3,067.08 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.24x = 3,067.08 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.24x = 2,018,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,813.40/2,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.08

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