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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.50, 3,068.18 and 658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.50, 3,068.18 and 658.92 is: 988.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.50 : 3,068.18 = 658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.50/3,068.18 = 658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.50x = 3,068.18 × 658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.50x = 2,021,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,685.17/2,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.36

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