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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.11, 3,655.67 and 705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.11, 3,655.67 and 705.74 is: 1,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.11 : 3,655.67 = 705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.11/3,655.67 = 705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.11x = 3,655.67 × 705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.11x = 2,579,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,930.74/2,437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.60

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