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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.69, 3,663.14 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.69, 3,663.14 and 710.32 is: 1,065.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.69 : 3,663.14 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.69/3,663.14 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.69x = 3,663.14 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.69x = 2,602,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,001.60/2,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.66

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