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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.64, 3,669.56 and 714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.64, 3,669.56 and 714.86 is: 1,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.64 : 3,669.56 = 714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.64/3,669.56 = 714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.64x = 3,669.56 × 714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.64x = 2,623,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,221.66/2,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.17

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