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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.77, 3,398.93 and 706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.77, 3,398.93 and 706.10 is: 1,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.77 : 3,398.93 = 706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.77/3,398.93 = 706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.77x = 3,398.93 × 706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.77x = 2,399,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,963.95/2,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.76

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