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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.96, 4,355.91 and 712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.96, 4,355.91 and 712.67 is: 1,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.96 : 4,355.91 = 712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.96/4,355.91 = 712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.96x = 4,355.91 × 712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.96x = 3,104,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,304.60/2,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.99

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