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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.80, 3,980.70 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.80, 3,980.70 and 706.20 is: 1,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.80 : 3,980.70 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.80/3,980.70 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.80x = 3,980.70 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.80x = 2,811,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,170.34/2,653.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.30

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