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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.25, 4,056.38 and 652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.25, 4,056.38 and 652.25 is: 978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.25 : 4,056.38 = 652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.25/4,056.38 = 652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.25x = 4,056.38 × 652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.25x = 2,645,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,773.86/2,704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.38

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