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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445, 3,667.50 and 713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445, 3,667.50 and 713.64 is: 1,070.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445 : 3,667.50 = 713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445/3,667.50 = 713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445x = 3,667.50 × 713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445x = 2,617,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,274.70/2,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.46

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