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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.24, 3,985.58 and 709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.24, 3,985.58 and 709.64 is: 1,064.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.24 : 3,985.58 = 709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.24/3,985.58 = 709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.24x = 3,985.58 × 709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.24x = 2,828,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,326.99/2,657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.39

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