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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.29, 3,405.44 and 710.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.29, 3,405.44 and 710.29 is: 1,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.29 : 3,405.44 = 710.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.29/3,405.44 = 710.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.29x = 3,405.44 × 710.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.29x = 2,418,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,849.98/2,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.44

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