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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.62, 4,070.44 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.62, 4,070.44 and 661.62 is: 992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.62 : 4,070.44 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.62/4,070.44 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.62x = 4,070.44 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.62x = 2,693,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,084.51/2,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.43

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