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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.58, 3,994.11 and 714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.58, 3,994.11 and 714.77 is: 1,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.58 : 3,994.11 = 714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.58/3,994.11 = 714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.58x = 3,994.11 × 714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.58x = 2,854,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,870.00/2,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.22

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