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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.34, 4,352.09 and 710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.34, 4,352.09 and 710.07 is: 1,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.34 : 4,352.09 = 710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.34/4,352.09 = 710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.34x = 4,352.09 × 710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.34x = 3,090,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,288.55/2,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.12

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