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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.53, 3,403.98 and 709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.53, 3,403.98 and 709.17 is: 1,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.53 : 3,403.98 = 709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.53/3,403.98 = 709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.53x = 3,403.98 × 709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.53x = 2,414,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,000.50/2,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.66

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