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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.06, 3,989.64 and 711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.06, 3,989.64 and 711.81 is: 1,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.06 : 3,989.64 = 711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.06/3,989.64 = 711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.06x = 3,989.64 × 711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.06x = 2,839,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,864.31/2,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.59

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