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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.29, 3,995.96 and 716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.29, 3,995.96 and 716.01 is: 1,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.29 : 3,995.96 = 716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.29/3,995.96 = 716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.29x = 3,995.96 × 716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.29x = 2,861,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,143.74/2,664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.89

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