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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.58, 3,662.37 and 710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.58, 3,662.37 and 710.46 is: 1,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.58 : 3,662.37 = 710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.58/3,662.37 = 710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.58x = 3,662.37 × 710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.58x = 2,601,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,967.39/2,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.69

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