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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.39, 3,654.18 and 704.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.39, 3,654.18 and 704.61 is: 1,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.39 : 3,654.18 = 704.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.39/3,654.18 = 704.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.39x = 3,654.18 × 704.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.39x = 2,574,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,771.77/2,436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.80

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