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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.92, 3,976.56 and 703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.92, 3,976.56 and 703.06 is: 1,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.92 : 3,976.56 = 703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.92/3,976.56 = 703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.92x = 3,976.56 × 703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.92x = 2,795,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,760.27/2,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.64

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