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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.41, 4,350.59 and 709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.41, 4,350.59 and 709.12 is: 1,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.41 : 4,350.59 = 709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.41/4,350.59 = 709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.41x = 4,350.59 × 709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.41x = 3,085,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,090.38/2,900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.67

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