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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.13, 4,351.78 and 709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.13, 4,351.78 and 709.86 is: 1,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.13 : 4,351.78 = 709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.13/4,351.78 = 709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.13x = 4,351.78 × 709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.13x = 3,089,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,145.28/2,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.81

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