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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.18, 3,989.94 and 712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.18, 3,989.94 and 712.53 is: 1,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.18 : 3,989.94 = 712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.18/3,989.94 = 712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.18x = 3,989.94 × 712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.18x = 2,842,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,951.95/2,660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.71

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