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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.70, 3,068.91 and 658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.70, 3,068.91 and 658.62 is: 988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.70 : 3,068.91 = 658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.70/3,068.91 = 658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.70x = 3,068.91 × 658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.70x = 2,021,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,245.50/2,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.05

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