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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.69, 3,070.02 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.69, 3,070.02 and 660.15 is: 990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.69 : 3,070.02 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.69/3,070.02 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.69x = 3,070.02 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.69x = 2,026,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,673.70/2,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.22

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