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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.35, 4,353.59 and 711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.35, 4,353.59 and 711.10 is: 1,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.35 : 4,353.59 = 711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.35/4,353.59 = 711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.35x = 4,353.59 × 711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.35x = 3,095,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,837.85/2,902.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.67

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