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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.13, 3,657.15 and 706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.13, 3,657.15 and 706.76 is: 1,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.13 : 3,657.15 = 706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.13/3,657.15 = 706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.13x = 3,657.15 × 706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.13x = 2,584,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,727.33/2,438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.13

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