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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.66, 3,683.44 and 700.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.66, 3,683.44 and 700.67 is: 1,050.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.66 : 3,683.44 = 700.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.66/3,683.44 = 700.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.66x = 3,683.44 × 700.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.66x = 2,580,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,885.99/2,455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.99

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