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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.14, 3,071.13 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.14, 3,071.13 and 660.66 is: 991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.14 : 3,071.13 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.14/3,071.13 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.14x = 3,071.13 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.14x = 2,028,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,972.75/2,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.13

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