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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.07, 3,069.29 and 659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.07, 3,069.29 and 659.44 is: 989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.07 : 3,069.29 = 659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.07/3,069.29 = 659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.07x = 3,069.29 × 659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.07x = 2,024,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,012.60/2,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.22

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