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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.62, 3,375.93 and 711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.62, 3,375.93 and 711.50 is: 1,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.62 : 3,375.93 = 711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.62/3,375.93 = 711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.62x = 3,375.93 × 711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.62x = 2,401,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,974.20/2,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.25

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