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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.54, 3,663.38 and 710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.54, 3,663.38 and 710.76 is: 1,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.54 : 3,663.38 = 710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.54/3,663.38 = 710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.54x = 3,663.38 × 710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.54x = 2,603,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,783.97/2,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.01

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