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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.70, 4,352.55 and 710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.70, 4,352.55 and 710.45 is: 1,065.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.70 : 4,352.55 = 710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.70/4,352.55 = 710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.70x = 4,352.55 × 710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.70x = 3,092,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,269.15/2,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.68

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