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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.67, 4,354.02 and 711.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.67, 4,354.02 and 711.41 is: 1,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.67 : 4,354.02 = 711.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.67/4,354.02 = 711.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.67x = 4,354.02 × 711.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.67x = 3,097,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,471.60/2,902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.11

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