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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.59, 4,185.75 and 710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.59, 4,185.75 and 710.67 is: 1,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.59 : 4,185.75 = 710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.59/4,185.75 = 710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.59x = 4,185.75 × 710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.59x = 2,974,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,686.95/2,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.97

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