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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.30, 3,405.58 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.30, 3,405.58 and 710.52 is: 1,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.30 : 3,405.58 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.30/3,405.58 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.30x = 3,405.58 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.30x = 2,419,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,732.70/2,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.82

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