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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.37, 3,665.59 and 712.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.37, 3,665.59 and 712.13 is: 1,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.37 : 3,665.59 = 712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.37/3,665.59 = 712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.37x = 3,665.59 × 712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.37x = 2,610,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,356.50/2,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.34

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