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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.60, 3,979.96 and 705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.60, 3,979.96 and 705.92 is: 1,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.60 : 3,979.96 = 705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.60/3,979.96 = 705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.60x = 3,979.96 × 705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.60x = 2,809,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,533.36/2,653.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.76

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