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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.63, 4,059.94 and 654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.63, 4,059.94 and 654.63 is: 981.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.63 : 4,059.94 = 654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.63/4,059.94 = 654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.63x = 4,059.94 × 654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.63x = 2,657,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,758.52/2,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.94

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