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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.84, 3,653.76 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.84, 3,653.76 and 704.40 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.84 : 3,653.76 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.84/3,653.76 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.84x = 3,653.76 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.84x = 2,573,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,708.54/2,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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