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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.60, 4,356.92 and 713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.60, 4,356.92 and 713.32 is: 1,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.60 : 4,356.92 = 713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.60/4,356.92 = 713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.60x = 4,356.92 × 713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.60x = 3,107,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,878.17/2,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.98

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