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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.31, 4,350.47 and 709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.31, 4,350.47 and 709.04 is: 1,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.31 : 4,350.47 = 709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.31/4,350.47 = 709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.31x = 4,350.47 × 709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.31x = 3,084,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,631.95/2,900.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.55

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