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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.80, 3,977.39 and 704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.80, 3,977.39 and 704.15 is: 1,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.80 : 3,977.39 = 704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.80/3,977.39 = 704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.80x = 3,977.39 × 704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.80x = 2,800,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,675.65/2,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.14

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