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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.34, 3,669.57 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.34, 3,669.57 and 714.96 is: 1,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.34 : 3,669.57 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.34/3,669.57 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.34x = 3,669.57 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.34x = 2,623,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,595.77/2,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.46

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