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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.59, 4,061.39 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.59, 4,061.39 and 655.59 is: 983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.59 : 4,061.39 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.59/4,061.39 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.59x = 4,061.39 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.59x = 2,662,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,622.31/2,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.39

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