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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.76, 3,687.90 and 703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.76, 3,687.90 and 703.70 is: 1,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.76 : 3,687.90 = 703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.76/3,687.90 = 703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.76x = 3,687.90 × 703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.76x = 2,595,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,175.23/2,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.48

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