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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443, 3,664.52 and 711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443, 3,664.52 and 711.64 is: 1,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443 : 3,664.52 = 711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443/3,664.52 = 711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443x = 3,664.52 × 711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443x = 2,607,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,819.01/2,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.47

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