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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.50, 3,662.25 and 710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.50, 3,662.25 and 710.14 is: 1,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.50 : 3,662.25 = 710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.50/3,662.25 = 710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.50x = 3,662.25 × 710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.50x = 2,600,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,710.22/2,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.21

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