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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.67, 3,976.08 and 702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.67, 3,976.08 and 702.88 is: 1,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.67 : 3,976.08 = 702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.67/3,976.08 = 702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.67x = 3,976.08 × 702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.67x = 2,794,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,707.11/2,650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.34

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