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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.87, 3,407.82 and 712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.87, 3,407.82 and 712.20 is: 1,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.87 : 3,407.82 = 712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.87/3,407.82 = 712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.87x = 3,407.82 × 712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.87x = 2,427,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,049.40/2,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.30

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