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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.86, 3,663.15 and 710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.86, 3,663.15 and 710.62 is: 1,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.86 : 3,663.15 = 710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.86/3,663.15 = 710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.86x = 3,663.15 × 710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.86x = 2,603,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,107.65/2,441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.03

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