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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.30, 3,664.05 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.30, 3,664.05 and 710.92 is: 1,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.30 : 3,664.05 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.30/3,664.05 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.30x = 3,664.05 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.30x = 2,604,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,857.36/2,442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.56

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