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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.70, 4,017.76 and 704.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.70, 4,017.76 and 704.53 is: 1,056.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.70 : 4,017.76 = 704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.70/4,017.76 = 704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.70x = 4,017.76 × 704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.70x = 2,830,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,608.84/2,678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.71

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