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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.92, 3,998.88 and 717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.92, 3,998.88 and 717.96 is: 1,076.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.92 : 3,998.88 = 717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.92/3,998.88 = 717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.92x = 3,998.88 × 717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.92x = 2,871,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,035.88/2,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.94

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