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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.14, 3,664.71 and 711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.14, 3,664.71 and 711.63 is: 1,067.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.14 : 3,664.71 = 711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.14/3,664.71 = 711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.14x = 3,664.71 × 711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.14x = 2,607,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,917.58/2,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.45

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