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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.49, 4,019.46 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.49, 4,019.46 and 705.12 is: 1,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.49 : 4,019.46 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.49/4,019.46 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.49x = 4,019.46 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.49x = 2,834,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,201.64/2,679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.74

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