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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.46, 3,998.28 and 717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.46, 3,998.28 and 717.68 is: 1,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.46 : 3,998.28 = 717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.46/3,998.28 = 717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.46x = 3,998.28 × 717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.46x = 2,869,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,485.59/2,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.54

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