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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.82, 3,995.64 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.82, 3,995.64 and 715.92 is: 1,073.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.82 : 3,995.64 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.82/3,995.64 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.82x = 3,995.64 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.82x = 2,860,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,558.59/2,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.86

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