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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.07, 3,657.21 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.07, 3,657.21 and 706.68 is: 1,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.07 : 3,657.21 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.07/3,657.21 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.07x = 3,657.21 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.07x = 2,584,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,477.16/2,438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.05

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