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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.70, 3,849.99 and 717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.70, 3,849.99 and 717.77 is: 1,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.70 : 3,849.99 = 717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.70/3,849.99 = 717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.70x = 3,849.99 × 717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.70x = 2,763,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,388.07/2,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.63

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