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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.13, 3,654.15 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.13, 3,654.15 and 704.76 is: 1,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.13 : 3,654.15 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.13/3,654.15 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.13x = 3,654.15 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.13x = 2,575,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,298.75/2,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.13

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