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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.34, 3,666.24 and 712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.34, 3,666.24 and 712.98 is: 1,069.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.34 : 3,666.24 = 712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.34/3,666.24 = 712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.34x = 3,666.24 × 712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.34x = 2,613,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,955.80/2,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.39

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