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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.12, 3,985.60 and 709.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.12, 3,985.60 and 709.48 is: 1,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.12 : 3,985.60 = 709.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.12/3,985.60 = 709.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.12x = 3,985.60 × 709.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.12x = 2,827,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,703.49/2,657.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.20

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