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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.24, 4,063.80 and 657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.24, 4,063.80 and 657.24 is: 985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.24 : 4,063.80 = 657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.24/4,063.80 = 657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.24x = 4,063.80 × 657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.24x = 2,670,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,891.91/2,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.85

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