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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.41, 3,068.61 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.41, 3,068.61 and 658.88 is: 988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.41 : 3,068.61 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.41/3,068.61 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.41x = 3,068.61 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.41x = 2,021,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,845.76/2,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.48

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