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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.38, 3,408.40 and 712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.38, 3,408.40 and 712.41 is: 1,068.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.38 : 3,408.40 = 712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.38/3,408.40 = 712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.38x = 3,408.40 × 712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.38x = 2,428,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,178.24/2,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.56

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