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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.70, 3,654.12 and 704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.70, 3,654.12 and 704.28 is: 1,056.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.70 : 3,654.12 = 704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.70/3,654.12 = 704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.70x = 3,654.12 × 704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.70x = 2,573,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,523.63/2,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.58

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