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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.08, 3,405.72 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.08, 3,405.72 and 710.08 is: 1,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.08 : 3,405.72 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.08/3,405.72 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.08x = 3,405.72 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.08x = 2,418,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,333.66/2,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.31

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