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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.81, 3,973.48 and 701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.81, 3,973.48 and 701.02 is: 1,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.81 : 3,973.48 = 701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.81/3,973.48 = 701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.81x = 3,973.48 × 701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.81x = 2,785,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,492.16/2,648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.60

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