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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.96, 3,070.55 and 660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.96, 3,070.55 and 660.19 is: 990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.96 : 3,070.55 = 660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.96/3,070.55 = 660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.96x = 3,070.55 × 660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.96x = 2,027,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,146.40/2,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.32

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