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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.74, 3,440.94 and 712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.74, 3,440.94 and 712.62 is: 1,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.74 : 3,440.94 = 712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.74/3,440.94 = 712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.74x = 3,440.94 × 712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.74x = 2,452,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,082.66/2,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.03

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