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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.50, 3,402.82 and 709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.50, 3,402.82 and 709.05 is: 1,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.50 : 3,402.82 = 709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.50/3,402.82 = 709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.50x = 3,402.82 × 709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.50x = 2,412,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,783.17/2,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.14

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