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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.18, 3,690.65 and 705.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.18, 3,690.65 and 705.78 is: 1,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.18 : 3,690.65 = 705.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.18/3,690.65 = 705.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.18x = 3,690.65 × 705.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.18x = 2,604,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,779.49/2,461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.35

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