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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.22, 3,071.27 and 660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.22, 3,071.27 and 660.63 is: 991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.22 : 3,071.27 = 660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.22/3,071.27 = 660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.22x = 3,071.27 × 660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.22x = 2,028,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,977.48/2,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.09

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