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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.24, 4,359.32 and 714.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.24, 4,359.32 and 714.98 is: 1,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.24 : 4,359.32 = 714.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.24/4,359.32 = 714.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.24x = 4,359.32 × 714.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.24x = 3,116,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,801.24/2,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.45

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