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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.42, 3,672.74 and 717.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.42, 3,672.74 and 717.05 is: 1,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.42 : 3,672.74 = 717.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.42/3,672.74 = 717.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.42x = 3,672.74 × 717.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.42x = 2,633,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,538.22/2,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.61

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