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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.80, 3,376.20 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.80, 3,376.20 and 711.80 is: 1,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.80 : 3,376.20 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.80/3,376.20 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.80x = 3,376.20 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.80x = 2,403,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,179.16/2,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.70

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