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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.42, 3,404.70 and 709.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.42, 3,404.70 and 709.90 is: 1,064.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.42 : 3,404.70 = 709.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.42/3,404.70 = 709.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.42x = 3,404.70 × 709.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.42x = 2,416,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,996.53/2,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.56

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