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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.22, 3,981.33 and 706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.22, 3,981.33 and 706.43 is: 1,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.22 : 3,981.33 = 706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.22/3,981.33 = 706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.22x = 3,981.33 × 706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.22x = 2,812,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,525.98/2,654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.64

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