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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.62, 3,258.94 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.62, 3,258.94 and 711.92 is: 1,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.62 : 3,258.94 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.62/3,258.94 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.62x = 3,258.94 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.62x = 2,320,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,104.56/2,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.88

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