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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.01, 3,661.88 and 709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.01, 3,661.88 and 709.41 is: 1,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.01 : 3,661.88 = 709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.01/3,661.88 = 709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.01x = 3,661.88 × 709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.01x = 2,597,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,774.29/2,441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.22

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