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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.44, 3,984.30 and 708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.44, 3,984.30 and 708.66 is: 1,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.44 : 3,984.30 = 708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.44/3,984.30 = 708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.44x = 3,984.30 × 708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.44x = 2,823,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,514.04/2,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.89

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