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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.19, 3,657.89 and 706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.19, 3,657.89 and 706.82 is: 1,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.19 : 3,657.89 = 706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.19/3,657.89 = 706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.19x = 3,657.89 × 706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.19x = 2,585,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,447.99/2,438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.40

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