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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.79, 3,406.19 and 710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.79, 3,406.19 and 710.79 is: 1,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.79 : 3,406.19 = 710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.79/3,406.19 = 710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.79x = 3,406.19 × 710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.79x = 2,421,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,082.24/2,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.19

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