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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.32, 3,685.23 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.32, 3,685.23 and 702.20 is: 1,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.32 : 3,685.23 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.32/3,685.23 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.32x = 3,685.23 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.32x = 2,587,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,777.72/2,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.09

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