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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.49, 3,688.96 and 704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.49, 3,688.96 and 704.62 is: 1,056.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.49 : 3,688.96 = 704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.49/3,688.96 = 704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.49x = 3,688.96 × 704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.49x = 2,599,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,315.00/2,459.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.85

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