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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.69, 3,987.21 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.69, 3,987.21 and 710.64 is: 1,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.69 : 3,987.21 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.69/3,987.21 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.69x = 3,987.21 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.69x = 2,833,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,470.91/2,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.74

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