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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.25, 4,074.42 and 664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.25, 4,074.42 and 664.25 is: 996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.25 : 4,074.42 = 664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.25/4,074.42 = 664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.25x = 4,074.42 × 664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.25x = 2,706,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,433.49/2,716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.39

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