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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.29, 3,987.45 and 710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.29, 3,987.45 and 710.46 is: 1,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.29 : 3,987.45 = 710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.29/3,987.45 = 710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.29x = 3,987.45 × 710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.29x = 2,832,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,923.73/2,658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.70

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