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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.02, 3,655.53 and 705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.02, 3,655.53 and 705.65 is: 1,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.02 : 3,655.53 = 705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.02/3,655.53 = 705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.02x = 3,655.53 × 705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.02x = 2,579,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,506.47/2,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.47

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