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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.12, 3,658.64 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.12, 3,658.64 and 707.76 is: 1,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.12 : 3,658.64 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.12/3,658.64 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.12x = 3,658.64 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.12x = 2,589,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,439.05/2,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.63

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