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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.51, 4,034.25 and 715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.51, 4,034.25 and 715.34 is: 1,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.51 : 4,034.25 = 715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.51/4,034.25 = 715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.51x = 4,034.25 × 715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.51x = 2,885,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,840.22/2,689.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.00

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