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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.10, 4,072.65 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.10, 4,072.65 and 663.10 is: 994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.10 : 4,072.65 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.10/4,072.65 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.10x = 4,072.65 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.10x = 2,700,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,574.22/2,715.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.65

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