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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.75, 4,357.07 and 713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.75, 4,357.07 and 713.50 is: 1,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.75 : 4,357.07 = 713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.75/4,357.07 = 713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.75x = 4,357.07 × 713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.75x = 3,108,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,769.45/2,904.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.24

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