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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.75, 3,662.89 and 710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.75, 3,662.89 and 710.51 is: 1,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.75 : 3,662.89 = 710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.75/3,662.89 = 710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.75x = 3,662.89 × 710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.75x = 2,602,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,499.88/2,441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.84

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