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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.08, 3,978.32 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.08, 3,978.32 and 704.24 is: 1,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.08 : 3,978.32 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.08/3,978.32 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.08x = 3,978.32 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.08x = 2,801,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,692.08/2,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.41

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