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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.99, 3,986.98 and 710.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.99, 3,986.98 and 710.19 is: 1,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.99 : 3,986.98 = 710.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.99/3,986.98 = 710.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.99x = 3,986.98 × 710.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.99x = 2,831,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,511.55/2,657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.28

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