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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.13, 4,068.19 and 660.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.13, 4,068.19 and 660.13 is: 990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.13 : 4,068.19 = 660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.13/4,068.19 = 660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.13x = 4,068.19 × 660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.13x = 2,685,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,513.92/2,712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.19

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