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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.59, 3,990.89 and 712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.59, 3,990.89 and 712.95 is: 1,069.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.59 : 3,990.89 = 712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.59/3,990.89 = 712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.59x = 3,990.89 × 712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.59x = 2,845,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,305.03/2,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.43

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