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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.17, 3,973.31 and 701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.17, 3,973.31 and 701.57 is: 1,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.17 : 3,973.31 = 701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.17/3,973.31 = 701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.17x = 3,973.31 × 701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.17x = 2,787,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,564.15/2,649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.24

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