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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.22, 3,261.51 and 713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.22, 3,261.51 and 713.34 is: 1,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.22 : 3,261.51 = 713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.22/3,261.51 = 713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.22x = 3,261.51 × 713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.22x = 2,326,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,565.54/2,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.07

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