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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.28, 3,657.99 and 706.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.28, 3,657.99 and 706.86 is: 1,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.28 : 3,657.99 = 706.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.28/3,657.99 = 706.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.28x = 3,657.99 × 706.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.28x = 2,585,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,686.81/2,438.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.46

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