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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,351.86 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,351.86 and 709.97 is: 1,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,351.86 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,351.86 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,351.86 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 3,089,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,690.04/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.96

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