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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.06, 3,069.32 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.06, 3,069.32 and 659.08 is: 988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.06 : 3,069.32 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.06/3,069.32 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.06x = 3,069.32 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.06x = 2,022,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,927.43/2,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.69

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