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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.83, 3,655.43 and 705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.83, 3,655.43 and 705.59 is: 1,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.83 : 3,655.43 = 705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.83/3,655.43 = 705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.83x = 3,655.43 × 705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.83x = 2,579,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,234.85/2,436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.44

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