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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.81, 3,069.57 and 660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.81, 3,069.57 and 660.09 is: 989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.81 : 3,069.57 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.81/3,069.57 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.81x = 3,069.57 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.81x = 2,026,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,192.46/2,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.93

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