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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.90, 3,989.85 and 712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.90, 3,989.85 and 712.30 is: 1,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.90 : 3,989.85 = 712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.90/3,989.85 = 712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.90x = 3,989.85 × 712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.90x = 2,841,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,970.16/2,659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.45

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