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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.44, 3,068.52 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.44, 3,068.52 and 659.08 is: 988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.44 : 3,068.52 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.44/3,068.52 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.44x = 3,068.52 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.44x = 2,022,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,400.16/2,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.74

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