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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.40, 3,684.60 and 701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.40, 3,684.60 and 701.40 is: 1,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.40 : 3,684.60 = 701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.40/3,684.60 = 701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.40x = 3,684.60 × 701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.40x = 2,584,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,378.44/2,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.10

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