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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.36, 3,694.48 and 708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.36, 3,694.48 and 708.36 is: 1,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.36 : 3,694.48 = 708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.36/3,694.48 = 708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.36x = 3,694.48 × 708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.36x = 2,617,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,022.74/2,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.38

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