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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.72, 3,730.30 and 707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.72, 3,730.30 and 707.78 is: 1,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.72 : 3,730.30 = 707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.72/3,730.30 = 707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.72x = 3,730.30 × 707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.72x = 2,640,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,231.73/2,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.73

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