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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.36, 3,978.60 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.36, 3,978.60 and 704.76 is: 1,057.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.36 : 3,978.60 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.36/3,978.60 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.36x = 3,978.60 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.36x = 2,803,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,958.14/2,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.16

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