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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.41 and 659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.70, 3,070.41 and 659.62 is: 989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.70 : 3,070.41 = 659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.70/3,070.41 = 659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.70x = 3,070.41 × 659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.70x = 2,025,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,303.84/2,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.55

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