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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.88, 3,980.81 and 706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.88, 3,980.81 and 706.10 is: 1,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.88 : 3,980.81 = 706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.88/3,980.81 = 706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.88x = 3,980.81 × 706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.88x = 2,810,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,831.80/2,653.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.14

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