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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.88, 3,070.25 and 660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.88, 3,070.25 and 660.29 is: 990.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.88 : 3,070.25 = 660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.88/3,070.25 = 660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.88x = 3,070.25 × 660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.88x = 2,027,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,252.07/2,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.41

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