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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.84, 3,261.03 and 713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.84, 3,261.03 and 713.14 is: 1,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.84 : 3,261.03 = 713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.84/3,261.03 = 713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.84x = 3,261.03 × 713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.84x = 2,325,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,570.93/2,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.80

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