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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.36, 3,665.40 and 712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.36, 3,665.40 and 712.12 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.36 : 3,665.40 = 712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.36/3,665.40 = 712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.36x = 3,665.40 × 712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.36x = 2,610,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,204.65/2,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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