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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.57, 3,259.19 and 711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.57, 3,259.19 and 711.37 is: 1,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.57 : 3,259.19 = 711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.57/3,259.19 = 711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.57x = 3,259.19 × 711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.57x = 2,318,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,489.99/2,172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.16

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