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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.08, 2,848.68 and 1,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.08, 2,848.68 and 1,714.16 is: 2,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.08 : 2,848.68 = 1,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.08/2,848.68 = 1,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.08x = 2,848.68 × 1,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.08x = 4,883,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,093.31/2,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.75

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