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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.37, 3,684.56 and 701.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.37, 3,684.56 and 701.15 is: 1,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.37 : 3,684.56 = 701.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.37/3,684.56 = 701.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.37x = 3,684.56 × 701.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.37x = 2,583,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,429.24/2,456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.73

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