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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.01, 3,396.19 and 704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.01, 3,396.19 and 704.59 is: 1,056.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.01 : 3,396.19 = 704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.01/3,396.19 = 704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.01x = 3,396.19 × 704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.01x = 2,392,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,921.51/2,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.47

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