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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.26, 4,069.90 and 661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.26, 4,069.90 and 661.26 is: 991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.26 : 4,069.90 = 661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.26/4,069.90 = 661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.26x = 4,069.90 × 661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.26x = 2,691,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,262.07/2,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.89

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