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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.69, 3,664.64 and 711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.69, 3,664.64 and 711.32 is: 1,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.69 : 3,664.64 = 711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.69/3,664.64 = 711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.69x = 3,664.64 × 711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.69x = 2,606,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,731.72/2,442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.16

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