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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.48, 3,694.26 and 707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.48, 3,694.26 and 707.48 is: 1,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.48 : 3,694.26 = 707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.48/3,694.26 = 707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.48x = 3,694.26 × 707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.48x = 2,613,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,615.06/2,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.38

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