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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.35, 3,070.32 and 660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.35, 3,070.32 and 660.33 is: 990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.35 : 3,070.32 = 660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.35/3,070.32 = 660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.35x = 3,070.32 × 660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.35x = 2,027,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,424.41/2,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.27

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