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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.13, 4,353.28 and 710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.13, 4,353.28 and 710.86 is: 1,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.13 : 4,353.28 = 710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.13/4,353.28 = 710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.13x = 4,353.28 × 710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.13x = 3,094,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,572.62/2,902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.31

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