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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.32, 3,981.52 and 706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.32, 3,981.52 and 706.80 is: 1,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.32 : 3,981.52 = 706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.32/3,981.52 = 706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.32x = 3,981.52 × 706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.32x = 2,814,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,138.34/2,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.21

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