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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.94, 3,665.01 and 711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.94, 3,665.01 and 711.56 is: 1,067.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.94 : 3,665.01 = 711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.94/3,665.01 = 711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.94x = 3,665.01 × 711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.94x = 2,607,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,886.35/2,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.52

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