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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.63, 3,690.60 and 705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.63, 3,690.60 and 705.78 is: 1,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.63 : 3,690.60 = 705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.63/3,690.60 = 705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.63x = 3,690.60 × 705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.63x = 2,604,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,749.02/2,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.57

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