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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.88, 3,259.79 and 713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.88, 3,259.79 and 713.06 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.88 : 3,259.79 = 713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.88/3,259.79 = 713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.88x = 3,259.79 × 713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.88x = 2,324,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,425.86/2,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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