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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.46, 3,683.76 and 700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.46, 3,683.76 and 700.48 is: 1,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.46 : 3,683.76 = 700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.46/3,683.76 = 700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.46x = 3,683.76 × 700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.46x = 2,580,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,400.20/2,455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.88

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