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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.30, 3,981.34 and 706.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.30, 3,981.34 and 706.51 is: 1,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.30 : 3,981.34 = 706.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.30/3,981.34 = 706.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.30x = 3,981.34 × 706.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.30x = 2,812,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,862.38/2,654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.74

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