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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.36, 3,984.09 and 708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.36, 3,984.09 and 708.76 is: 1,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.36 : 3,984.09 = 708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.36/3,984.09 = 708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.36x = 3,984.09 × 708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.36x = 2,823,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,763.63/2,656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.02

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