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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.88, 3,976.32 and 703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.88, 3,976.32 and 703.10 is: 1,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.88 : 3,976.32 = 703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.88/3,976.32 = 703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.88x = 3,976.32 × 703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.88x = 2,795,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,730.71/2,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.64

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