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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.81, 3,404.38 and 710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.81, 3,404.38 and 710.01 is: 1,064.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.81 : 3,404.38 = 710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.81/3,404.38 = 710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.81x = 3,404.38 × 710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.81x = 2,417,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,148.10/2,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.44

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