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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.22, 3,841.40 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.22, 3,841.40 and 711.84 is: 1,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.22 : 3,841.40 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.22/3,841.40 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.22x = 3,841.40 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.22x = 2,734,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,458.62/2,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.64

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