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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.50, 3,699.76 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.50, 3,699.76 and 711.70 is: 1,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.50 : 3,699.76 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.50/3,699.76 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.50x = 3,699.76 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.50x = 2,633,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,119.19/2,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.55

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