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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.43, 3,409.17 and 712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.43, 3,409.17 and 712.33 is: 1,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.43 : 3,409.17 = 712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.43/3,409.17 = 712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.43x = 3,409.17 × 712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.43x = 2,428,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,466.06/2,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.67

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