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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.93, 3,987.18 and 710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.93, 3,987.18 and 710.28 is: 1,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.93 : 3,987.18 = 710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.93/3,987.18 = 710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.93x = 3,987.18 × 710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.93x = 2,832,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,014.21/2,657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.50

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