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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.54, 4,073.32 and 663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.54, 4,073.32 and 663.54 is: 995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.54 : 4,073.32 = 663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.54/4,073.32 = 663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.54x = 4,073.32 × 663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.54x = 2,702,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,810.75/2,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.31

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