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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.01, 3,694.50 and 708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.01, 3,694.50 and 708.04 is: 1,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.01 : 3,694.50 = 708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.01/3,694.50 = 708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.01x = 3,694.50 × 708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.01x = 2,615,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,853.78/2,463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.06

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