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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.48, 3,404.39 and 710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.48, 3,404.39 and 710.03 is: 1,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.48 : 3,404.39 = 710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.48/3,404.39 = 710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.48x = 3,404.39 × 710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.48x = 2,417,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,203.78/2,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.62

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