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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.61, 3,696.35 and 709.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.61, 3,696.35 and 709.61 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.61 : 3,696.35 = 709.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.61/3,696.35 = 709.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.61x = 3,696.35 × 709.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.61x = 2,622,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,966.92/2,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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