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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.71, 3,977.66 and 703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.71, 3,977.66 and 703.93 is: 1,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.71 : 3,977.66 = 703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.71/3,977.66 = 703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.71x = 3,977.66 × 703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.71x = 2,799,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,974.32/2,651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.91

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