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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.05, 3,667.94 and 714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.05, 3,667.94 and 714.33 is: 1,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.05 : 3,667.94 = 714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.05/3,667.94 = 714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.05x = 3,667.94 × 714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.05x = 2,620,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,116.01/2,446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.16

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