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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.46, 3,256.84 and 710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.46, 3,256.84 and 710.30 is: 1,065.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.46 : 3,256.84 = 710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.46/3,256.84 = 710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.46x = 3,256.84 × 710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.46x = 2,313,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,333.45/2,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.34

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