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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.54, 3,993.80 and 714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.54, 3,993.80 and 714.74 is: 1,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.54 : 3,993.80 = 714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.54/3,993.80 = 714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.54x = 3,993.80 × 714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.54x = 2,854,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,529.73/2,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.11

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