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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.22, 4,066.84 and 659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.22, 4,066.84 and 659.22 is: 988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.22 : 4,066.84 = 659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.22/4,066.84 = 659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.22x = 4,066.84 × 659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.22x = 2,680,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,942.26/2,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.83

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