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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.91, 3,979.59 and 705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.91, 3,979.59 and 705.09 is: 1,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.91 : 3,979.59 = 705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.91/3,979.59 = 705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.91x = 3,979.59 × 705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.91x = 2,805,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,969.11/2,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.69

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