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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.63, 3,664.01 and 711.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.63, 3,664.01 and 711.27 is: 1,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.63 : 3,664.01 = 711.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.63/3,664.01 = 711.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.63x = 3,664.01 × 711.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.63x = 2,606,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,096.84/2,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.92

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