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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.05, 3,663.18 and 710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.05, 3,663.18 and 710.68 is: 1,066.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.05 : 3,663.18 = 710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.05/3,663.18 = 710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.05x = 3,663.18 × 710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.05x = 2,603,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,348.76/2,442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.05

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