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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.76, 3,666 and 712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.76, 3,666 and 712.16 is: 1,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.76 : 3,666 = 712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.76/3,666 = 712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.76x = 3,666 × 712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.76x = 2,610,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,778.56/2,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.34

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