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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.55, 3,697.76 and 710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.55, 3,697.76 and 710.55 is: 1,065.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.55 : 3,697.76 = 710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.55/3,697.76 = 710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.55x = 3,697.76 × 710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.55x = 2,627,443.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,443.37/2,465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.66

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