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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.26, 3,993.40 and 714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.26, 3,993.40 and 714.40 is: 1,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.26 : 3,993.40 = 714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.26/3,993.40 = 714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.26x = 3,993.40 × 714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.26x = 2,852,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,884.96/2,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.60

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