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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.55, 4,065.82 and 658.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.55, 4,065.82 and 658.55 is: 987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.55 : 4,065.82 = 658.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.55/4,065.82 = 658.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.55x = 4,065.82 × 658.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.55x = 2,677,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,533.26/2,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.82

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