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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.66, 4,358.45 and 714.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.66, 4,358.45 and 714.41 is: 1,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.66 : 4,358.45 = 714.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.66/4,358.45 = 714.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.66x = 4,358.45 × 714.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.66x = 3,113,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,700.26/2,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.60

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