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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.37, 4,352.07 and 710.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.37, 4,352.07 and 710.11 is: 1,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.37 : 4,352.07 = 710.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.37/4,352.07 = 710.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.37x = 4,352.07 × 710.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.37x = 3,090,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,448.43/2,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.17

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