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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.02, 3,690.69 and 705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.02, 3,690.69 and 705.56 is: 1,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.02 : 3,690.69 = 705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.02/3,690.69 = 705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.02x = 3,690.69 × 705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.02x = 2,603,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,984.78/2,461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.09

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