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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.60, 3,656.32 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.60, 3,656.32 and 706.20 is: 1,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.60 : 3,656.32 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.60/3,656.32 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.60x = 3,656.32 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.60x = 2,582,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,093.18/2,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.28

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