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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.71, 4,054.07 and 650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.71, 4,054.07 and 650.71 is: 976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.71 : 4,054.07 = 650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.71/4,054.07 = 650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.71x = 4,054.07 × 650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.71x = 2,638,023.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,023.89/2,702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.07

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