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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.76, 3,663.95 and 711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.76, 3,663.95 and 711.43 is: 1,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.76 : 3,663.95 = 711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.76/3,663.95 = 711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.76x = 3,663.95 × 711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.76x = 2,606,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,643.95/2,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.09

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