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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.81, 3,977.91 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.81, 3,977.91 and 704 is: 1,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.81 : 3,977.91 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.81/3,977.91 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.81x = 3,977.91 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.81x = 2,800,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,448.64/2,651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.05

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