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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.33, 3,661.71 and 709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.33, 3,661.71 and 709.95 is: 1,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.33 : 3,661.71 = 709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.33/3,661.71 = 709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.33x = 3,661.71 × 709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.33x = 2,599,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,631.01/2,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.84

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