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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.66, 4,230.98 and 712.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.66, 4,230.98 and 712.29 is: 1,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.66 : 4,230.98 = 712.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.66/4,230.98 = 712.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.66x = 4,230.98 × 712.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.66x = 3,013,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,662.02/2,820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.43

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