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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.50, 4,062.76 and 656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.50, 4,062.76 and 656.50 is: 984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.50 : 4,062.76 = 656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.50/4,062.76 = 656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.50x = 4,062.76 × 656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.50x = 2,667,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,201.94/2,708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.75

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