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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.13, 4,071.20 and 662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.13, 4,071.20 and 662.13 is: 993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.13 : 4,071.20 = 662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.13/4,071.20 = 662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.13x = 4,071.20 × 662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.13x = 2,695,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,663.66/2,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.20

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