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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.26, 3,972.36 and 700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.26, 3,972.36 and 700.48 is: 1,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.26 : 3,972.36 = 700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.26/3,972.36 = 700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.26x = 3,972.36 × 700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.26x = 2,782,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,558.73/2,648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.71

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