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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.31, 4,116.48 and 664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.31, 4,116.48 and 664.31 is: 996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.31 : 4,116.48 = 664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.31/4,116.48 = 664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.31x = 4,116.48 × 664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.31x = 2,734,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,626.35/2,744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.47

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