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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.82, 3,979.24 and 705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.82, 3,979.24 and 705.02 is: 1,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.82 : 3,979.24 = 705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.82/3,979.24 = 705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.82x = 3,979.24 × 705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.82x = 2,805,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,422.13/2,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.53

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