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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.32, 3,984.52 and 708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.32, 3,984.52 and 708.80 is: 1,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.32 : 3,984.52 = 708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.32/3,984.52 = 708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.32x = 3,984.52 × 708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.32x = 2,824,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,227.78/2,656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.21

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