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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.98, 3,976.50 and 703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.98, 3,976.50 and 703.14 is: 1,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.98 : 3,976.50 = 703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.98/3,976.50 = 703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.98x = 3,976.50 × 703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.98x = 2,796,036.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,036.21/2,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.72

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