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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.63, 4,067.45 and 659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.63, 4,067.45 and 659.63 is: 989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.63 : 4,067.45 = 659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.63/4,067.45 = 659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.63x = 4,067.45 × 659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.63x = 2,682,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,988.41/2,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.44

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