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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.33, 3,556.17 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.33, 3,556.17 and 704.49 is: 1,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.33 : 3,556.17 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.33/3,556.17 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.33x = 3,556.17 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.33x = 2,505,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,286.20/2,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.94

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