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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.89, 3,070.41 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.89, 3,070.41 and 566.22 is: 849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.89 : 3,070.41 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.89/3,070.41 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.89x = 3,070.41 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.89x = 1,738,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,524.72/2,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.35

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