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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.92, 3,996.72 and 717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.92, 3,996.72 and 717.08 is: 1,075.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.92 : 3,996.72 = 717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.92/3,996.72 = 717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.92x = 3,996.72 × 717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.92x = 2,865,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,967.98/2,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.44

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