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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.02, 3,982.67 and 707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.02, 3,982.67 and 707.18 is: 1,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.02 : 3,982.67 = 707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.02/3,982.67 = 707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.02x = 3,982.67 × 707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.02x = 2,816,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,441.12/2,655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.80

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