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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.36, 3,987.09 and 710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.36, 3,987.09 and 710.76 is: 1,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.36 : 3,987.09 = 710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.36/3,987.09 = 710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.36x = 3,987.09 × 710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.36x = 2,833,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,864.09/2,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.02

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