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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.55, 3,653.73 and 704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.55, 3,653.73 and 704.77 is: 1,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.55 : 3,653.73 = 704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.55/3,653.73 = 704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.55x = 3,653.73 × 704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.55x = 2,575,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,039.29/2,436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.84

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