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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.25, 4,054.88 and 651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.25, 4,054.88 and 651.25 is: 976.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.25 : 4,054.88 = 651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.25/4,054.88 = 651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.25x = 4,054.88 × 651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.25x = 2,640,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,740.60/2,703.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.88

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