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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.73, 3,688.55 and 703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.73, 3,688.55 and 703.66 is: 1,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.73 : 3,688.55 = 703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.73/3,688.55 = 703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.73x = 3,688.55 × 703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.73x = 2,595,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,485.09/2,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.62

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