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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.21, 3,994.92 and 715.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.21, 3,994.92 and 715.41 is: 1,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.21 : 3,994.92 = 715.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.21/3,994.92 = 715.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.21x = 3,994.92 × 715.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.21x = 2,858,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,005.72/2,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.15

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