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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.81, 3,663.33 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.81, 3,663.33 and 710.44 is: 1,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.81 : 3,663.33 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.81/3,663.33 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.81x = 3,663.33 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.81x = 2,602,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,564.34/2,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.83

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