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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.53, 4,352.28 and 710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.53, 4,352.28 and 710.24 is: 1,065.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.53 : 4,352.28 = 710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.53/4,352.28 = 710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.53x = 4,352.28 × 710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.53x = 3,091,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,163.35/2,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.36

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