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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.02, 3,698.50 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.02, 3,698.50 and 711.02 is: 1,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.02 : 3,698.50 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.02/3,698.50 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.02x = 3,698.50 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.02x = 2,629,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,707.47/2,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.38

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