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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.77, 3,996.60 and 716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.77, 3,996.60 and 716.51 is: 1,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.77 : 3,996.60 = 716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.77/3,996.60 = 716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.77x = 3,996.60 × 716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.77x = 2,863,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,603.87/2,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.62

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