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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.05, 3,665.12 and 711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.05, 3,665.12 and 711.81 is: 1,067.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.05 : 3,665.12 = 711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.05/3,665.12 = 711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.05x = 3,665.12 × 711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.05x = 2,608,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,869.07/2,443.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.87

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