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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.04, 3,385.52 and 718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.04, 3,385.52 and 718 is: 1,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.04 : 3,385.52 = 718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.04/3,385.52 = 718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.04x = 3,385.52 × 718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.04x = 2,430,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,803.36/2,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.99

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