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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.82, 3,259.56 and 711.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.82, 3,259.56 and 711.62 is: 1,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.82 : 3,259.56 = 711.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.82/3,259.56 = 711.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.82x = 3,259.56 × 711.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.82x = 2,319,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,568.09/2,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.54

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