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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.51, 3,407.58 and 711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.51, 3,407.58 and 711.66 is: 1,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.51 : 3,407.58 = 711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.51/3,407.58 = 711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.51x = 3,407.58 × 711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.51x = 2,425,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,038.38/2,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.59

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