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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.14, 4,069.68 and 661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.14, 4,069.68 and 661.14 is: 991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.14 : 4,069.68 = 661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.14/4,069.68 = 661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.14x = 4,069.68 × 661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.14x = 2,690,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,628.24/2,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.70

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