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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.14, 4,068.18 and 660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.14, 4,068.18 and 660.14 is: 990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.14 : 4,068.18 = 660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.14/4,068.18 = 660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.14x = 4,068.18 × 660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.14x = 2,685,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,568.35/2,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.20

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