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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.48, 3,984.45 and 708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.48, 3,984.45 and 708.88 is: 1,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.48 : 3,984.45 = 708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.48/3,984.45 = 708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.48x = 3,984.45 × 708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.48x = 2,824,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,496.92/2,656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.25

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