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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448, 3,672.60 and 716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448, 3,672.60 and 716.64 is: 1,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448 : 3,672.60 = 716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448/3,672.60 = 716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448x = 3,672.60 × 716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448x = 2,631,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,932.06/2,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.14

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