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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.88, 3,658.44 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.88, 3,658.44 and 707.52 is: 1,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.88 : 3,658.44 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.88/3,658.44 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.88x = 3,658.44 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.88x = 2,588,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,419.47/2,438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.31

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