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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.02, 3,990.03 and 712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.02, 3,990.03 and 712.17 is: 1,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.02 : 3,990.03 = 712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.02/3,990.03 = 712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.02x = 3,990.03 × 712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.02x = 2,841,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,576.10/2,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.25

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