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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.95, 4,354.36 and 711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.95, 4,354.36 and 711.66 is: 1,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.95 : 4,354.36 = 711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.95/4,354.36 = 711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.95x = 4,354.36 × 711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.95x = 3,098,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,838.39/2,902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.48

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