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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.70, 3,655.05 and 705.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.70, 3,655.05 and 705.34 is: 1,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.70 : 3,655.05 = 705.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.70/3,655.05 = 705.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.70x = 3,655.05 × 705.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.70x = 2,578,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,052.97/2,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.01

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