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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.20, 3,261.26 and 712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.20, 3,261.26 and 712.76 is: 1,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.20 : 3,261.26 = 712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.20/3,261.26 = 712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.20x = 3,261.26 × 712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.20x = 2,324,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,495.68/2,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.13

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