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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.92, 3,976.46 and 703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.92, 3,976.46 and 703.13 is: 1,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.92 : 3,976.46 = 703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.92/3,976.46 = 703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.92x = 3,976.46 × 703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.92x = 2,795,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,968.32/2,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.72

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