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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.24, 3,672.08 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.24, 3,672.08 and 717.04 is: 1,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.24 : 3,672.08 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.24/3,672.08 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.24x = 3,672.08 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.24x = 2,633,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,028.24/2,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.48

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