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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.55, 3,400.39 and 707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.55, 3,400.39 and 707.02 is: 1,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.55 : 3,400.39 = 707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.55/3,400.39 = 707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.55x = 3,400.39 × 707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.55x = 2,404,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,143.74/2,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.24

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