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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.40, 3,401.13 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.40, 3,401.13 and 707.44 is: 1,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.40 : 3,401.13 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.40/3,401.13 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.40x = 3,401.13 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.40x = 2,406,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,095.41/2,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.17

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