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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.92, 4,352.92 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.92, 4,352.92 and 710.70 is: 1,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.92 : 4,352.92 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.92/4,352.92 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.92x = 4,352.92 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.92x = 3,093,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,620.24/2,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.06

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