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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.01, 4,018.22 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.01, 4,018.22 and 704.84 is: 1,057.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.01 : 4,018.22 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.01/4,018.22 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.01x = 4,018.22 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.01x = 2,832,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,185.18/2,679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.18

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