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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.34, 3,975.82 and 702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.34, 3,975.82 and 702.56 is: 1,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.34 : 3,975.82 = 702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.34/3,975.82 = 702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.34x = 3,975.82 × 702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.34x = 2,793,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,252.10/2,650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.92

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