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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.95, 3,971.94 and 700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.95, 3,971.94 and 700.14 is: 1,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.95 : 3,971.94 = 700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.95/3,971.94 = 700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.95x = 3,971.94 × 700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.95x = 2,780,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,914.07/2,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.21

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