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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.33, 3,978.48 and 704.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.33, 3,978.48 and 704.53 is: 1,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.33 : 3,978.48 = 704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.33/3,978.48 = 704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.33x = 3,978.48 × 704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.33x = 2,802,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,958.51/2,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.79

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