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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.29, 3,067.93 and 658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.29, 3,067.93 and 658.73 is: 988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.29 : 3,067.93 = 658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.29/3,067.93 = 658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.29x = 3,067.93 × 658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.29x = 2,020,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,946.02/2,045.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.10

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