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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.32, 3,071.18 and 660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.32, 3,071.18 and 660.68 is: 991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.32 : 3,071.18 = 660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.32/3,071.18 = 660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.32x = 3,071.18 × 660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.32x = 2,029,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,067.20/2,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.08

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