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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.20, 3,664.53 and 711.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.20, 3,664.53 and 711.83 is: 1,067.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.20 : 3,664.53 = 711.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.20/3,664.53 = 711.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.20x = 3,664.53 × 711.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.20x = 2,608,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,504.07/2,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.66

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