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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.88, 3,838.55 and 710.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.88, 3,838.55 and 710.00 is: 1,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.88 : 3,838.55 = 710.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.88/3,838.55 = 710.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.88x = 3,838.55 × 710.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.88x = 2,725,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,347.76/2,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.05

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