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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.03, 3,672.01 and 716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.03, 3,672.01 and 716.66 is: 1,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.03 : 3,672.01 = 716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.03/3,672.01 = 716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.03x = 3,672.01 × 716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.03x = 2,631,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,582.69/2,448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.98

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