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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.54, 3,662.43 and 710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.54, 3,662.43 and 710.20 is: 1,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.54 : 3,662.43 = 710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.54/3,662.43 = 710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.54x = 3,662.43 × 710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.54x = 2,601,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,057.79/2,441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.33

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