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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.23, 3,689.30 and 704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.23, 3,689.30 and 704.16 is: 1,056.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.23 : 3,689.30 = 704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.23/3,689.30 = 704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.23x = 3,689.30 × 704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.23x = 2,597,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,857.49/2,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.37

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