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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.93, 3,995.88 and 715.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.93, 3,995.88 and 715.97 is: 1,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.93 : 3,995.88 = 715.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.93/3,995.88 = 715.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.93x = 3,995.88 × 715.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.93x = 2,860,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,930.20/2,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.95

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