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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.56, 3,673.55 and 717.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.56, 3,673.55 and 717.19 is: 1,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.56 : 3,673.55 = 717.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.56/3,673.55 = 717.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.56x = 3,673.55 × 717.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.56x = 2,634,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,625.93/2,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.99

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