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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.32, 3,987.52 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.32, 3,987.52 and 710.80 is: 1,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.32 : 3,987.52 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.32/3,987.52 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.32x = 3,987.52 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.32x = 2,834,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,329.22/2,658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.21

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