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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.76, 3,365.62 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.76, 3,365.62 and 704.76 is: 1,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.76 : 3,365.62 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.76/3,365.62 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.76x = 3,365.62 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.76x = 2,371,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,954.35/2,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.13

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