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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.40, 3,698.16 and 710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.40, 3,698.16 and 710.58 is: 1,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.40 : 3,698.16 = 710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.40/3,698.16 = 710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.40x = 3,698.16 × 710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.40x = 2,627,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,838.53/2,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.89

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