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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.16, 3,655.66 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.16, 3,655.66 and 705.96 is: 1,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.16 : 3,655.66 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.16/3,655.66 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.16x = 3,655.66 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.16x = 2,580,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,749.73/2,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.92

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