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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.61, 3,694.87 and 708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.61, 3,694.87 and 708.22 is: 1,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.61 : 3,694.87 = 708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.61/3,694.87 = 708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.61x = 3,694.87 × 708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.61x = 2,616,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,792.10/2,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.18

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