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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.62, 3,669.39 and 714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.62, 3,669.39 and 714.84 is: 1,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.62 : 3,669.39 = 714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.62/3,669.39 = 714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.62x = 3,669.39 × 714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.62x = 2,623,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,026.75/2,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.10

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