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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.35, 3,837.48 and 709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.35, 3,837.48 and 709.43 is: 1,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.35 : 3,837.48 = 709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.35/3,837.48 = 709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.35x = 3,837.48 × 709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.35x = 2,722,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,401.59/2,558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.12

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