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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.16, 3,666.48 and 713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.16, 3,666.48 and 713.04 is: 1,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.16 : 3,666.48 = 713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.16/3,666.48 = 713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.16x = 3,666.48 × 713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.16x = 2,614,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,346.90/2,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.63

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