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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.72, 3,258.75 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.72, 3,258.75 and 711.84 is: 1,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.72 : 3,258.75 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.72/3,258.75 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.72x = 3,258.75 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.72x = 2,319,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,708.60/2,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.65

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