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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.68, 4,117.03 and 664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.68, 4,117.03 and 664.68 is: 997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.68 : 4,117.03 = 664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.68/4,117.03 = 664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.68x = 4,117.03 × 664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.68x = 2,736,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,496.87/2,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.02

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