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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.87, 3,070.18 and 660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.87, 3,070.18 and 660.34 is: 989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.87 : 3,070.18 = 660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.87/3,070.18 = 660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.87x = 3,070.18 × 660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.87x = 2,027,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,362.66/2,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.99

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