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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.77, 3,288.11 and 711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.77, 3,288.11 and 711.11 is: 1,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.77 : 3,288.11 = 711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.77/3,288.11 = 711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.77x = 3,288.11 × 711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.77x = 2,338,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,207.90/2,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.81

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