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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.40, 3,262.14 and 713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.40, 3,262.14 and 713.70 is: 1,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.40 : 3,262.14 = 713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.40/3,262.14 = 713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.40x = 3,262.14 × 713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.40x = 2,328,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,189.32/2,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.73

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