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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.78, 3,555.56 and 704.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.78, 3,555.56 and 704.51 is: 1,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.78 : 3,555.56 = 704.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.78/3,555.56 = 704.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.78x = 3,555.56 × 704.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.78x = 2,504,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,932.94/2,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.59

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