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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.38, 4,073.06 and 663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.38, 4,073.06 and 663.38 is: 995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.38 : 4,073.06 = 663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.38/4,073.06 = 663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.38x = 4,073.06 × 663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.38x = 2,701,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,967.84/2,715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.06

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