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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.98, 3,696.16 and 708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.98, 3,696.16 and 708.98 is: 1,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.98 : 3,696.16 = 708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.98/3,696.16 = 708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.98x = 3,696.16 × 708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.98x = 2,620,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,483.26/2,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.52

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