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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.93, 3,973.07 and 701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.93, 3,973.07 and 701.28 is: 1,051.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.93 : 3,973.07 = 701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.93/3,973.07 = 701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.93x = 3,973.07 × 701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.93x = 2,786,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,231.02/2,648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.83

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