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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.46, 3,663.78 and 711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.46, 3,663.78 and 711.04 is: 1,066.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.46 : 3,663.78 = 711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.46/3,663.78 = 711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.46x = 3,663.78 × 711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.46x = 2,605,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,094.13/2,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.59

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