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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.06, 3,996.12 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.06, 3,996.12 and 716.28 is: 1,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.06 : 3,996.12 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.06/3,996.12 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.06x = 3,996.12 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.06x = 2,862,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,340.83/2,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.43

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