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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.80, 3,989.70 and 712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.80, 3,989.70 and 712.20 is: 1,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.80 : 3,989.70 = 712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.80/3,989.70 = 712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.80x = 3,989.70 × 712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.80x = 2,841,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,464.34/2,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.30

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