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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.23, 3,979.58 and 705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.23, 3,979.58 and 705.63 is: 1,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.23 : 3,979.58 = 705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.23/3,979.58 = 705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.23x = 3,979.58 × 705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.23x = 2,808,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,107.51/2,653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.37

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