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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.19, 3,982.83 and 707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.19, 3,982.83 and 707.38 is: 1,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.19 : 3,982.83 = 707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.19/3,982.83 = 707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.19x = 3,982.83 × 707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.19x = 2,817,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,374.29/2,655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.08

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