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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.68, 3,667.50 and 713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.68, 3,667.50 and 713.32 is: 1,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.68 : 3,667.50 = 713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.68/3,667.50 = 713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.68x = 3,667.50 × 713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.68x = 2,616,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,101.10/2,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.12

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