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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.74, 3,995.60 and 715.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.74, 3,995.60 and 715.94 is: 1,073.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.74 : 3,995.60 = 715.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.74/3,995.60 = 715.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.74x = 3,995.60 × 715.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.74x = 2,860,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,612.81/2,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.91

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