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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.02, 3,654.75 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.02, 3,654.75 and 704.66 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.02 : 3,654.75 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.02/3,654.75 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.02x = 3,654.75 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.02x = 2,575,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,356.14/2,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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