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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.99, 3,694.13 and 708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.99, 3,694.13 and 708.14 is: 1,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.99 : 3,694.13 = 708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.99/3,694.13 = 708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.99x = 3,694.13 × 708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.99x = 2,615,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,961.22/2,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.11

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