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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.19, 3,377.32 and 712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.19, 3,377.32 and 712.19 is: 1,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.19 : 3,377.32 = 712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.19/3,377.32 = 712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.19x = 3,377.32 × 712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.19x = 2,405,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,286.87/2,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.45

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