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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.22, 4,071.32 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.22, 4,071.32 and 662.22 is: 993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.22 : 4,071.32 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.22/4,071.32 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.22x = 4,071.32 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.22x = 2,696,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,109.53/2,714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.33

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