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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.69, 3,070.23 and 659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.69, 3,070.23 and 659.66 is: 989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.69 : 3,070.23 = 659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.69/3,070.23 = 659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.69x = 3,070.23 × 659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.69x = 2,025,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,292.57/2,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.55

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