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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.72, 3,979.08 and 704.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.72, 3,979.08 and 704.93 is: 1,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.72 : 3,979.08 = 704.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.72/3,979.08 = 704.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.72x = 3,979.08 × 704.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.72x = 2,804,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,966.14/2,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.39

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