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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.95, 3,674.03 and 717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.95, 3,674.03 and 717.57 is: 1,076.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.95 : 3,674.03 = 717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.95/3,674.03 = 717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.95x = 3,674.03 × 717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.95x = 2,636,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,370.12/2,448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.53

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