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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.92, 3,994.38 and 714.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.92, 3,994.38 and 714.98 is: 1,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.92 : 3,994.38 = 714.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.92/3,994.38 = 714.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.92x = 3,994.38 × 714.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.92x = 2,855,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,881.84/2,662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.46

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