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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.58, 4,184.25 and 709.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.58, 4,184.25 and 709.67 is: 1,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.58 : 4,184.25 = 709.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.58/4,184.25 = 709.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.58x = 4,184.25 × 709.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.58x = 2,969,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,436.70/2,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.47

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