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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.23, 3,409.74 and 712.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.23, 3,409.74 and 712.99 is: 1,069.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.23 : 3,409.74 = 712.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.23/3,409.74 = 712.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.23x = 3,409.74 × 712.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.23x = 2,431,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,114.78/2,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.45

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