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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.33, 3,994.53 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.33, 3,994.53 and 715.08 is: 1,072.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.33 : 3,994.53 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.33/3,994.53 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.33x = 3,994.53 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.33x = 2,856,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,399.35/2,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.49

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