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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.07, 3,990.09 and 712.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.07, 3,990.09 and 712.29 is: 1,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.07 : 3,990.09 = 712.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.07/3,990.09 = 712.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.07x = 3,990.09 × 712.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.07x = 2,842,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,101.21/2,660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.43

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