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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.21, 3,700.25 and 711.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.21, 3,700.25 and 711.83 is: 1,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.21 : 3,700.25 = 711.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.21/3,700.25 = 711.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.21x = 3,700.25 × 711.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.21x = 2,633,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,948.96/2,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.58

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