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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.75, 4,072.13 and 662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.75, 4,072.13 and 662.75 is: 994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.75 : 4,072.13 = 662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.75/4,072.13 = 662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.75x = 4,072.13 × 662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.75x = 2,698,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,804.16/2,714.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.13

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