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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.00, 3,133.56 and 1,711.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.00, 3,133.56 and 1,711.29 is: 2,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.00 : 3,133.56 = 1,711.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.00/3,133.56 = 1,711.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.00x = 3,133.56 × 1,711.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.00x = 5,362,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362,414.22/2,271.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.26

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