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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.45, 3,262.08 and 714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.45, 3,262.08 and 714.02 is: 1,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.45 : 3,262.08 = 714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.45/3,262.08 = 714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.45x = 3,262.08 × 714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.45x = 2,329,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,180.42/2,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.16

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