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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.81, 3,408.19 and 712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.81, 3,408.19 and 712.45 is: 1,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.81 : 3,408.19 = 712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.81/3,408.19 = 712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.81x = 3,408.19 × 712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.81x = 2,428,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,149.28/2,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.35

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