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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.27, 3,977.06 and 703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.27, 3,977.06 and 703.47 is: 1,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.27 : 3,977.06 = 703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.27/3,977.06 = 703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.27x = 3,977.06 × 703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.27x = 2,797,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,727.92/2,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.24

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