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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.30, 3,990.33 and 712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.30, 3,990.33 and 712.50 is: 1,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.30 : 3,990.33 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.30/3,990.33 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.30x = 3,990.33 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.30x = 2,843,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,110.13/2,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.72

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