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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.28, 3,985.64 and 709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.28, 3,985.64 and 709.64 is: 1,064.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.28 : 3,985.64 = 709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.28/3,985.64 = 709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.28x = 3,985.64 × 709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.28x = 2,828,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,369.57/2,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.39

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