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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.63, 4,061.44 and 655.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.63, 4,061.44 and 655.63 is: 983.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.63 : 4,061.44 = 655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.63/4,061.44 = 655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.63x = 4,061.44 × 655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.63x = 2,662,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,801.91/2,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.44

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