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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.70, 3,658.65 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.70, 3,658.65 and 707.32 is: 1,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.70 : 3,658.65 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.70/3,658.65 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.70x = 3,658.65 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.70x = 2,587,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,836.32/2,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.16

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