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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.46, 3,662.28 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.46, 3,662.28 and 710.04 is: 1,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.46 : 3,662.28 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.46/3,662.28 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.46x = 3,662.28 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.46x = 2,600,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,365.29/2,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.09

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