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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.06, 3,691.58 and 706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.06, 3,691.58 and 706.24 is: 1,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.06 : 3,691.58 = 706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.06/3,691.58 = 706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.06x = 3,691.58 × 706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.06x = 2,607,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,128.70/2,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.35

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