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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.75, 4,067.63 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.75, 4,067.63 and 659.75 is: 989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.75 : 4,067.63 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.75/4,067.63 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.75x = 4,067.63 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.75x = 2,683,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,618.89/2,711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.63

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