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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.56, 3,662.44 and 710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.56, 3,662.44 and 710.18 is: 1,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.56 : 3,662.44 = 710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.56/3,662.44 = 710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.56x = 3,662.44 × 710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.56x = 2,600,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,999.02/2,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.30

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