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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.09, 3,666.11 and 712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.09, 3,666.11 and 712.71 is: 1,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.09 : 3,666.11 = 712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.09/3,666.11 = 712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.09x = 3,666.11 × 712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.09x = 2,612,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,869.69/2,444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.06

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