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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.43, 3,984.53 and 708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.43, 3,984.53 and 708.63 is: 1,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.43 : 3,984.53 = 708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.43/3,984.53 = 708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.43x = 3,984.53 × 708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.43x = 2,823,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,557.49/2,656.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.91

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