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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.22, 3,997.82 and 717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.22, 3,997.82 and 717.62 is: 1,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.22 : 3,997.82 = 717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.22/3,997.82 = 717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.22x = 3,997.82 × 717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.22x = 2,868,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,897.39/2,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.42

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