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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.05, 4,182.06 and 708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.05, 4,182.06 and 708.05 is: 1,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.05 : 4,182.06 = 708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.05/4,182.06 = 708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.05x = 4,182.06 × 708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.05x = 2,961,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,120.69/2,788.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.07

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