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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.33, 3,654.49 and 704.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.33, 3,654.49 and 704.95 is: 1,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.33 : 3,654.49 = 704.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.33/3,654.49 = 704.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.33x = 3,654.49 × 704.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.33x = 2,576,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,245.69/2,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.43

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