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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.46, 4,065.68 and 658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.46, 4,065.68 and 658.46 is: 987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.46 : 4,065.68 = 658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.46/4,065.68 = 658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.46x = 4,065.68 × 658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.46x = 2,677,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,067.32/2,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.68

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