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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.77, 4,052.66 and 649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.77, 4,052.66 and 649.77 is: 974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.77 : 4,052.66 = 649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.77/4,052.66 = 649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.77x = 4,052.66 × 649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.77x = 2,633,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,296.89/2,701.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.66

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