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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.16, 3,654.16 and 704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.16, 3,654.16 and 704.96 is: 1,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.16 : 3,654.16 = 704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.16/3,654.16 = 704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.16x = 3,654.16 × 704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.16x = 2,576,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,036.63/2,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.42

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