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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.82, 3,409.22 and 712.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.82, 3,409.22 and 712.83 is: 1,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.82 : 3,409.22 = 712.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.82/3,409.22 = 712.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.82x = 3,409.22 × 712.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.82x = 2,430,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,190.73/2,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.24

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