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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.52, 3,438.14 and 711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.52, 3,438.14 and 711.39 is: 1,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.52 : 3,438.14 = 711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.52/3,438.14 = 711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.52x = 3,438.14 × 711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.52x = 2,445,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,854.86/2,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.88

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