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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.44, 3,997.80 and 717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.44, 3,997.80 and 717.80 is: 1,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.44 : 3,997.80 = 717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.44/3,997.80 = 717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.44x = 3,997.80 × 717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.44x = 2,869,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,600.85/2,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.60

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