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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.15, 3,837.02 and 709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.15, 3,837.02 and 709.31 is: 1,063.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.15 : 3,837.02 = 709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.15/3,837.02 = 709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.15x = 3,837.02 × 709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.15x = 2,721,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,646.69/2,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.91

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