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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.71, 4,061.57 and 655.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.71, 4,061.57 and 655.71 is: 983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.71 : 4,061.57 = 655.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.71/4,061.57 = 655.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.71x = 4,061.57 × 655.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.71x = 2,663,208.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,208.79/2,707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.57

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