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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.84, 3,702.68 and 713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.84, 3,702.68 and 713.46 is: 1,070.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.84 : 3,702.68 = 713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.84/3,702.68 = 713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.84x = 3,702.68 × 713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.84x = 2,641,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,714.07/2,468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.02

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