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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.16, 3,985.95 and 709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.16, 3,985.95 and 709.32 is: 1,064.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.16 : 3,985.95 = 709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.16/3,985.95 = 709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.16x = 3,985.95 × 709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.16x = 2,827,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,314.05/2,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.04

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