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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.21, 4,357.75 and 713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.21, 4,357.75 and 713.94 is: 1,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.21 : 4,357.75 = 713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.21/4,357.75 = 713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.21x = 4,357.75 × 713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.21x = 3,111,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,172.04/2,905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.89

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