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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.16, 4,399.69 and 712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.16, 4,399.69 and 712.01 is: 1,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.16 : 4,399.69 = 712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.16/4,399.69 = 712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.16x = 4,399.69 × 712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.16x = 3,132,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,608.08/2,933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.00

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