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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.80, 3,072.15 and 660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.80, 3,072.15 and 660.90 is: 991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.80 : 3,072.15 = 660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.80/3,072.15 = 660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.80x = 3,072.15 × 660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.80x = 2,030,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,383.94/2,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.50

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