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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.94, 4,055.91 and 651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.94, 4,055.91 and 651.94 is: 977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.94 : 4,055.91 = 651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.94/4,055.91 = 651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.94x = 4,055.91 × 651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.94x = 2,644,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,197.38/2,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.91

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