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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.14, 3,984.39 and 708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.14, 3,984.39 and 708.36 is: 1,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.14 : 3,984.39 = 708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.14/3,984.39 = 708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.14x = 3,984.39 × 708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.14x = 2,822,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,382.50/2,656.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.59

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