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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.14, 3,979.26 and 705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.14, 3,979.26 and 705.18 is: 1,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.14 : 3,979.26 = 705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.14/3,979.26 = 705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.14x = 3,979.26 × 705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.14x = 2,806,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,094.57/2,653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.65

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