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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.96, 3,997.56 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.96, 3,997.56 and 717.12 is: 1,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.96 : 3,997.56 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.96/3,997.56 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.96x = 3,997.56 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.96x = 2,866,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,730.23/2,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.71

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