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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.48, 3,658 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.48, 3,658 and 707.04 is: 1,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.48 : 3,658 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.48/3,658 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.48x = 3,658 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.48x = 2,586,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,352.32/2,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.64

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