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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.72, 3,689.72 and 704.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.72, 3,689.72 and 704.85 is: 1,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.72 : 3,689.72 = 704.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.72/3,689.72 = 704.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.72x = 3,689.72 × 704.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.72x = 2,600,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,695.62/2,459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.32

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