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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.34, 3,978.52 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.34, 3,978.52 and 704.84 is: 1,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.34 : 3,978.52 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.34/3,978.52 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.34x = 3,978.52 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.34x = 2,804,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,220.04/2,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.26

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