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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.81, 3,664.75 and 711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.81, 3,664.75 and 711.57 is: 1,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.81 : 3,664.75 = 711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.81/3,664.75 = 711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.81x = 3,664.75 × 711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.81x = 2,607,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,704.28/2,442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.50

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