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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.52, 3,848.28 and 716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.52, 3,848.28 and 716.63 is: 1,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.52 : 3,848.28 = 716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.52/3,848.28 = 716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.52x = 3,848.28 × 716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.52x = 2,757,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,799.05/2,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.95

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