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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.92, 3,695.33 and 708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.92, 3,695.33 and 708.92 is: 1,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.92 : 3,695.33 = 708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.92/3,695.33 = 708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.92x = 3,695.33 × 708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.92x = 2,619,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,699.04/2,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.22

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