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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.31, 3,977.03 and 703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.31, 3,977.03 and 703.53 is: 1,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.31 : 3,977.03 = 703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.31/3,977.03 = 703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.31x = 3,977.03 × 703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.31x = 2,797,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,956.40/2,651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.31

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