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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.31, 4,184.10 and 709.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.31, 4,184.10 and 709.33 is: 1,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.31 : 4,184.10 = 709.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.31/4,184.10 = 709.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.31x = 4,184.10 × 709.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.31x = 2,967,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,894.53/2,789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.03

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