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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.72, 3,658.28 and 707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.72, 3,658.28 and 707.48 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.72 : 3,658.28 = 707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.72/3,658.28 = 707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.72x = 3,658.28 × 707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.72x = 2,588,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,159.93/2,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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