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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.26, 3,407.01 and 711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.26, 3,407.01 and 711.38 is: 1,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.26 : 3,407.01 = 711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.26/3,407.01 = 711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.26x = 3,407.01 × 711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.26x = 2,423,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,678.77/2,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.11

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