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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.56, 3,666.78 and 713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.56, 3,666.78 and 713.20 is: 1,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.56 : 3,666.78 = 713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.56/3,666.78 = 713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.56x = 3,666.78 × 713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.56x = 2,615,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,147.50/2,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.78

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