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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.75, 3,377.64 and 712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.75, 3,377.64 and 712.75 is: 1,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.75 : 3,377.64 = 712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.75/3,377.64 = 712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.75x = 3,377.64 × 712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.75x = 2,407,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,412.91/2,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.13

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