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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.85, 4,358.73 and 714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.85, 4,358.73 and 714.59 is: 1,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.85 : 4,358.73 = 714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.85/4,358.73 = 714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.85x = 4,358.73 × 714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.85x = 3,114,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,718.45/2,905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.88

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