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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.47, 3,663.80 and 711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.47, 3,663.80 and 711.09 is: 1,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.47 : 3,663.80 = 711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.47/3,663.80 = 711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.47x = 3,663.80 × 711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.47x = 2,605,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,308.39/2,442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.67

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