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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.13, 3,985.74 and 709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.13, 3,985.74 and 709.31 is: 1,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.13 : 3,985.74 = 709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.13/3,985.74 = 709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.13x = 3,985.74 × 709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.13x = 2,827,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,135.20/2,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.98

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