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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.22, 3,693.36 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.22, 3,693.36 and 707.28 is: 1,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.22 : 3,693.36 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.22/3,693.36 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.22x = 3,693.36 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.22x = 2,612,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,239.66/2,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.93

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