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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.55, 4,026.35 and 710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.55, 4,026.35 and 710.20 is: 1,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.55 : 4,026.35 = 710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.55/4,026.35 = 710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.55x = 4,026.35 × 710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.55x = 2,859,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,513.77/2,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.17

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