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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.63, 4,139.44 and 707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.63, 4,139.44 and 707.63 is: 1,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.63 : 4,139.44 = 707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.63/4,139.44 = 707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.63x = 4,139.44 × 707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.63x = 2,929,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,169.46/2,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.44

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