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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.46, 3,977.27 and 703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.46, 3,977.27 and 703.67 is: 1,055.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.46 : 3,977.27 = 703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.46/3,977.27 = 703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.46x = 3,977.27 × 703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.46x = 2,798,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,662.18/2,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.52

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