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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.57, 3,986.01 and 709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.57, 3,986.01 and 709.92 is: 1,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.57 : 3,986.01 = 709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.57/3,986.01 = 709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.57x = 3,986.01 × 709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.57x = 2,829,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,748.22/2,657.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.79

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