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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.62, 3,069.92 and 659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.62, 3,069.92 and 659.93 is: 989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.62 : 3,069.92 = 659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.62/3,069.92 = 659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.62x = 3,069.92 × 659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.62x = 2,025,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,918.61/2,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.88

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