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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.95, 3,258.44 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.95, 3,258.44 and 711.22 is: 1,067.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.95 : 3,258.44 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.95/3,258.44 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.95x = 3,258.44 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.95x = 2,317,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,467.70/2,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.00

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