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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.36, 3,976.98 and 703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.36, 3,976.98 and 703.50 is: 1,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.36 : 3,976.98 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.36/3,976.98 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.36x = 3,976.98 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.36x = 2,797,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,805.43/2,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.24

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