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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709, 4,063.52 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709, 4,063.52 and 657 is: 985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709 : 4,063.52 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709/4,063.52 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709x = 4,063.52 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709x = 2,669,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,732.64/2,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.50

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