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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.44, 4,149.62 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.44, 4,149.62 and 714.44 is: 1,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.44 : 4,149.62 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.44/4,149.62 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.44x = 4,149.62 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.44x = 2,964,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,654.51/2,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.65

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