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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.91, 3,093.50 and 656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.91, 3,093.50 and 656.25 is: 984.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.91 : 3,093.50 = 656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.91/3,093.50 = 656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.91x = 3,093.50 × 656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.91x = 2,030,109.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,109.38/2,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.58

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