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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.39, 3,260.88 and 713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.39, 3,260.88 and 713.19 is: 1,069.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.39 : 3,260.88 = 713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.39/3,260.88 = 713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.39x = 3,260.88 × 713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.39x = 2,325,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,627.01/2,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.56

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