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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.90, 3,669.68 and 714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.90, 3,669.68 and 714.78 is: 1,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.90 : 3,669.68 = 714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.90/3,669.68 = 714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.90x = 3,669.68 × 714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.90x = 2,623,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,013.87/2,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.41

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