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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.68, 3,407.27 and 711.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.68, 3,407.27 and 711.62 is: 1,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.68 : 3,407.27 = 711.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.68/3,407.27 = 711.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.68x = 3,407.27 × 711.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.68x = 2,424,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,673.66/2,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.35

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