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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.60, 4,350.90 and 709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.60, 4,350.90 and 709.30 is: 1,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.60 : 4,350.90 = 709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.60/4,350.90 = 709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.60x = 4,350.90 × 709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.60x = 3,086,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,093.37/2,900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.95

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