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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.69, 3,377.54 and 712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.69, 3,377.54 and 712.69 is: 1,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.69 : 3,377.54 = 712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.69/3,377.54 = 712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.69x = 3,377.54 × 712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.69x = 2,407,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,132.32/2,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.03

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