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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.80, 3,405.15 and 709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.80, 3,405.15 and 709.74 is: 1,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.80 : 3,405.15 = 709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.80/3,405.15 = 709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.80x = 3,405.15 × 709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.80x = 2,416,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,771.16/2,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.75

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