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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.08, 3,653.84 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.08, 3,653.84 and 704.70 is: 1,056.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.08 : 3,653.84 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.08/3,653.84 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.08x = 3,653.84 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.08x = 2,574,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,862.81/2,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.97

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