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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.26, 3,663.11 and 710.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.26, 3,663.11 and 710.89 is: 1,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.26 : 3,663.11 = 710.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.26/3,663.11 = 710.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.26x = 3,663.11 × 710.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.26x = 2,604,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,060.89/2,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.25

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