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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.32, 3,983.02 and 707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.32, 3,983.02 and 707.80 is: 1,061.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.32 : 3,983.02 = 707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.32/3,983.02 = 707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.32x = 3,983.02 × 707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.32x = 2,819,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,181.56/2,655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.71

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