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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.50, 3,660.75 and 709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.50, 3,660.75 and 709.14 is: 1,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.50 : 3,660.75 = 709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.50/3,660.75 = 709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.50x = 3,660.75 × 709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.50x = 2,595,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,984.26/2,440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.71

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