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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.38, 4,076.06 and 665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.38, 4,076.06 and 665.38 is: 998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.38 : 4,076.06 = 665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.38/4,076.06 = 665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.38x = 4,076.06 × 665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.38x = 2,712,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,128.80/2,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.07

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