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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.25, 3,997.26 and 717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.25, 3,997.26 and 717.60 is: 1,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.25 : 3,997.26 = 717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.25/3,997.26 = 717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.25x = 3,997.26 × 717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.25x = 2,868,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,433.78/2,665.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.24

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