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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.53, 3,688.02 and 703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.53, 3,688.02 and 703.53 is: 1,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.53 : 3,688.02 = 703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.53/3,688.02 = 703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.53x = 3,688.02 × 703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.53x = 2,594,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,632.71/2,458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.36

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