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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.40, 3,407.24 and 711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.40, 3,407.24 and 711.98 is: 1,067.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.40 : 3,407.24 = 711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.40/3,407.24 = 711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.40x = 3,407.24 × 711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.40x = 2,425,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,886.74/2,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.54

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