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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.13, 4,069.69 and 661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.13, 4,069.69 and 661.13 is: 991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.13 : 4,069.69 = 661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.13/4,069.69 = 661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.13x = 4,069.69 × 661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.13x = 2,690,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,594.15/2,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.69

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