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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.76, 3,662.45 and 710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.76, 3,662.45 and 710.43 is: 1,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.76 : 3,662.45 = 710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.76/3,662.45 = 710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.76x = 3,662.45 × 710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.76x = 2,601,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,914.35/2,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.59

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