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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.54, 3,995.30 and 715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.54, 3,995.30 and 715.74 is: 1,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.54 : 3,995.30 = 715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.54/3,995.30 = 715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.54x = 3,995.30 × 715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.54x = 2,859,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,596.02/2,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.61

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