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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.50, 3,404.32 and 710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.50, 3,404.32 and 710.05 is: 1,064.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.50 : 3,404.32 = 710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.50/3,404.32 = 710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.50x = 3,404.32 × 710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.50x = 2,417,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,237.42/2,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.63

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