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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.68, 4,351.06 and 709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.68, 4,351.06 and 709.44 is: 1,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.68 : 4,351.06 = 709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.68/4,351.06 = 709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.68x = 4,351.06 × 709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.68x = 3,086,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,816.01/2,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.17

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