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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.24, 3,441.89 and 712.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.24, 3,441.89 and 712.87 is: 1,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.24 : 3,441.89 = 712.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.24/3,441.89 = 712.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.24x = 3,441.89 × 712.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.24x = 2,453,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,632.66/2,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.48

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