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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.46, 3,692.76 and 706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.46, 3,692.76 and 706.48 is: 1,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.46 : 3,692.76 = 706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.46/3,692.76 = 706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.46x = 3,692.76 × 706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.46x = 2,608,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,861.08/2,461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.88

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