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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.27, 3,404.17 and 709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.27, 3,404.17 and 709.60 is: 1,064.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.27 : 3,404.17 = 709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.27/3,404.17 = 709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.27x = 3,404.17 × 709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.27x = 2,415,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,599.03/2,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.01

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