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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.68, 3,664.80 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.68, 3,664.80 and 711.84 is: 1,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.68 : 3,664.80 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.68/3,664.80 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.68x = 3,664.80 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.68x = 2,608,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,751.23/2,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.55

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