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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.37, 3,407.08 and 711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.37, 3,407.08 and 711.31 is: 1,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.37 : 3,407.08 = 711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.37/3,407.08 = 711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.37x = 3,407.08 × 711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.37x = 2,423,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,490.07/2,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.97

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