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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.78, 3,259.58 and 711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.78, 3,259.58 and 711.54 is: 1,067.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.78 : 3,259.58 = 711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.78/3,259.58 = 711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.78x = 3,259.58 × 711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.78x = 2,319,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,318.00/2,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.44

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