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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.53, 3,400.97 and 707.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.53, 3,400.97 and 707.17 is: 1,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.53 : 3,400.97 = 707.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.53/3,400.97 = 707.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.53x = 3,400.97 × 707.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.53x = 2,405,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,046.95/2,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.65

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