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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.05, 3,982.64 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.05, 3,982.64 and 707.27 is: 1,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.05 : 3,982.64 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.05/3,982.64 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.05x = 3,982.64 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.05x = 2,816,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,778.34/2,655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.92

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