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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706, 4,059 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706, 4,059 and 654 is: 981

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706 : 4,059 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706/4,059 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706x = 4,059 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706x = 2,654,586
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,586/2,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981

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