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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.45, 3,665.43 and 712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.45, 3,665.43 and 712.08 is: 1,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.45 : 3,665.43 = 712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.45/3,665.43 = 712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.45x = 3,665.43 × 712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.45x = 2,610,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,079.39/2,443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.19

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