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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.49, 3,842.19 and 712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.49, 3,842.19 and 712.71 is: 1,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.49 : 3,842.19 = 712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.49/3,842.19 = 712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.49x = 3,842.19 × 712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.49x = 2,738,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,367.23/2,561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.05

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