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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.61, 3,068.41 and 658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.61, 3,068.41 and 658.92 is: 988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.61 : 3,068.41 = 658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.61/3,068.41 = 658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.61x = 3,068.41 × 658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.61x = 2,021,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,836.72/2,045.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.38

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