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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.95, 3,695.01 and 707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.95, 3,695.01 and 707.98 is: 1,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.95 : 3,695.01 = 707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.95/3,695.01 = 707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.95x = 3,695.01 × 707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.95x = 2,615,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,993.18/2,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.14

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