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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.52, 3,659.44 and 708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.52, 3,659.44 and 708.16 is: 1,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.52 : 3,659.44 = 708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.52/3,659.44 = 708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.52x = 3,659.44 × 708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.52x = 2,591,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,469.03/2,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.29

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