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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.57, 3,070.34 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.57, 3,070.34 and 660.04 is: 990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.57 : 3,070.34 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.57/3,070.34 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.57x = 3,070.34 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.57x = 2,026,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,547.21/2,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.22

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