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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.63, 3,400.43 and 706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.63, 3,400.43 and 706.60 is: 1,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.63 : 3,400.43 = 706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.63/3,400.43 = 706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.63x = 3,400.43 × 706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.63x = 2,402,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,743.84/2,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.05

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