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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.11, 3,669.77 and 714.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.11, 3,669.77 and 714.73 is: 1,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.11 : 3,669.77 = 714.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.11/3,669.77 = 714.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.11x = 3,669.77 × 714.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.11x = 2,622,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,894.71/2,446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.27

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