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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.06, 3,663.03 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.06, 3,663.03 and 710.70 is: 1,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.06 : 3,663.03 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.06/3,663.03 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.06x = 3,663.03 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.06x = 2,603,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,315.42/2,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.03

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