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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.28, 3,994.62 and 715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.28, 3,994.62 and 715.64 is: 1,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.28 : 3,994.62 = 715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.28/3,994.62 = 715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.28x = 3,994.62 × 715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.28x = 2,858,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,709.86/2,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.38

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