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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.64, 3,672.99 and 717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.64, 3,672.99 and 717.30 is: 1,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.64 : 3,672.99 = 717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.64/3,672.99 = 717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.64x = 3,672.99 × 717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.64x = 2,634,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,635.73/2,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.96

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