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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.30, 3,992.22 and 713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.30, 3,992.22 and 713.70 is: 1,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.30 : 3,992.22 = 713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.30/3,992.22 = 713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.30x = 3,992.22 × 713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.30x = 2,849,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,247.41/2,661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.62

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