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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.34, 3,972.51 and 700.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.34, 3,972.51 and 700.83 is: 1,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.34 : 3,972.51 = 700.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.34/3,972.51 = 700.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.34x = 3,972.51 × 700.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.34x = 2,784,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,054.18/2,648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.25

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