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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.55, 4,067.32 and 659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.55, 4,067.32 and 659.55 is: 989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.55 : 4,067.32 = 659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.55/4,067.32 = 659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.55x = 4,067.32 × 659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.55x = 2,682,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,600.91/2,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.32

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