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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.29, 3,997.63 and 717.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.29, 3,997.63 and 717.65 is: 1,076.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.29 : 3,997.63 = 717.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.29/3,997.63 = 717.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.29x = 3,997.63 × 717.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.29x = 2,868,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,899.17/2,665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.39

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