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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.14, 3,656.25 and 705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.14, 3,656.25 and 705.90 is: 1,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.14 : 3,656.25 = 705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.14/3,656.25 = 705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.14x = 3,656.25 × 705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.14x = 2,580,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,946.88/2,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.01

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