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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.95, 3,658.15 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.95, 3,658.15 and 707.58 is: 1,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.95 : 3,658.15 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.95/3,658.15 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.95x = 3,658.15 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.95x = 2,588,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,433.78/2,438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.29

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