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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.87, 3,404.83 and 709.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.87, 3,404.83 and 709.81 is: 1,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.87 : 3,404.83 = 709.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.87/3,404.83 = 709.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.87x = 3,404.83 × 709.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.87x = 2,416,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,782.38/2,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.72

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