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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.22, 3,841.83 and 712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.22, 3,841.83 and 712.53 is: 1,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.22 : 3,841.83 = 712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.22/3,841.83 = 712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.22x = 3,841.83 × 712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.22x = 2,737,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,419.13/2,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.80

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