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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.22, 3,694.86 and 708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.22, 3,694.86 and 708.28 is: 1,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.22 : 3,694.86 = 708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.22/3,694.86 = 708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.22x = 3,694.86 × 708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.22x = 2,616,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,995.44/2,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.43

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