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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.38, 3,258.03 and 712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.38, 3,258.03 and 712.40 is: 1,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.38 : 3,258.03 = 712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.38/3,258.03 = 712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.38x = 3,258.03 × 712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.38x = 2,321,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,020.57/2,172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.42

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