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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.60, 3,070.39 and 660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.60, 3,070.39 and 660.07 is: 990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.60 : 3,070.39 = 660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.60/3,070.39 = 660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.60x = 3,070.39 × 660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.60x = 2,026,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,672.33/2,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.26

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