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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.57, 4,217.28 and 731.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.57, 4,217.28 and 731.57 is: 1,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.57 : 4,217.28 = 731.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.57/4,217.28 = 731.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.57x = 4,217.28 × 731.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.57x = 3,085,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,235.53/2,811.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.34

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