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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.28, 3,672.54 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.28, 3,672.54 and 717.04 is: 1,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.28 : 3,672.54 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.28/3,672.54 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.28x = 3,672.54 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.28x = 2,633,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,358.08/2,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.60

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