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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.46, 3,404.10 and 709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.46, 3,404.10 and 709.40 is: 1,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.46 : 3,404.10 = 709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.46/3,404.10 = 709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.46x = 3,404.10 × 709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.46x = 2,414,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,868.54/2,269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.07

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