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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.57, 3,070.04 and 659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.57, 3,070.04 and 659.94 is: 989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.57 : 3,070.04 = 659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.57/3,070.04 = 659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.57x = 3,070.04 × 659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.57x = 2,026,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,038.90/2,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.97

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