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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.65, 3,996.41 and 716.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.65, 3,996.41 and 716.39 is: 1,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.65 : 3,996.41 = 716.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.65/3,996.41 = 716.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.65x = 3,996.41 × 716.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.65x = 2,862,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,969.97/2,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.43

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