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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.77, 3,662.75 and 710.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.77, 3,662.75 and 710.39 is: 1,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.77 : 3,662.75 = 710.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.77/3,662.75 = 710.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.77x = 3,662.75 × 710.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.77x = 2,601,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,979.20/2,441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.61

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