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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.59, 3,977.58 and 703.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.59, 3,977.58 and 703.75 is: 1,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.59 : 3,977.58 = 703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.59/3,977.58 = 703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.59x = 3,977.58 × 703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.59x = 2,799,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,221.93/2,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.68

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