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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.36, 3,996 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.36, 3,996 and 716.58 is: 1,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.36 : 3,996 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.36/3,996 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.36x = 3,996 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.36x = 2,863,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,453.68/2,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.72

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