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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.15, 3,984.12 and 708.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.15, 3,984.12 and 708.33 is: 1,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.15 : 3,984.12 = 708.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.15/3,984.12 = 708.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.15x = 3,984.12 × 708.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.15x = 2,822,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,086.66/2,656.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.47

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