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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.09, 3,993.14 and 714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.09, 3,993.14 and 714.49 is: 1,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.09 : 3,993.14 = 714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.09/3,993.14 = 714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.09x = 3,993.14 × 714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.09x = 2,853,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,055.03/2,662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.74

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