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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.80, 3,802.20 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.80, 3,802.20 and 710.80 is: 1,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.80 : 3,802.20 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.80/3,802.20 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.80x = 3,802.20 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.80x = 2,702,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,603.76/2,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.20

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