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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441, 3,661.50 and 709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441, 3,661.50 and 709.64 is: 1,064.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441 : 3,661.50 = 709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441/3,661.50 = 709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441x = 3,661.50 × 709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441x = 2,598,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,346.86/2,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.46

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