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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.30, 3,978.13 and 704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.30, 3,978.13 and 704.65 is: 1,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.30 : 3,978.13 = 704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.30/3,978.13 = 704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.30x = 3,978.13 × 704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.30x = 2,803,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,189.30/2,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.89

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