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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.21, 4,060.83 and 655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.21, 4,060.83 and 655.21 is: 982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.21 : 4,060.83 = 655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.21/4,060.83 = 655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.21x = 4,060.83 × 655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.21x = 2,660,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,696.42/2,707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.82

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