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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.46, 4,070.18 and 661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.46, 4,070.18 and 661.46 is: 992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.46 : 4,070.18 = 661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.46/4,070.18 = 661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.46x = 4,070.18 × 661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.46x = 2,692,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,261.26/2,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.19

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