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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.62, 3,664.46 and 711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.62, 3,664.46 and 711.38 is: 1,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.62 : 3,664.46 = 711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.62/3,664.46 = 711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.62x = 3,664.46 × 711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.62x = 2,606,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,807.01/2,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.22

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