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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.59, 3,695.78 and 709.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.59, 3,695.78 and 709.19 is: 1,063.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.59 : 3,695.78 = 709.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.59/3,695.78 = 709.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.59x = 3,695.78 × 709.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.59x = 2,621,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,024.17/2,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.47

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