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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.82, 4,012.11 and 700.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.82, 4,012.11 and 700.41 is: 1,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.82 : 4,012.11 = 700.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.82/4,012.11 = 700.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.82x = 4,012.11 × 700.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.82x = 2,810,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,121.97/2,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.59

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