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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.81, 3,976.27 and 703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.81, 3,976.27 and 703.03 is: 1,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.81 : 3,976.27 = 703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.81/3,976.27 = 703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.81x = 3,976.27 × 703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.81x = 2,795,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,437.10/2,650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.56

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