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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.97, 3,662.08 and 709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.97, 3,662.08 and 709.59 is: 1,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.97 : 3,662.08 = 709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.97/3,662.08 = 709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.97x = 3,662.08 × 709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.97x = 2,598,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,587.31/2,440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.57

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