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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.61, 3,694.52 and 707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.61, 3,694.52 and 707.66 is: 1,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.61 : 3,694.52 = 707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.61/3,694.52 = 707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.61x = 3,694.52 × 707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.61x = 2,614,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,464.02/2,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.66

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