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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.48, 3,261.84 and 713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.48, 3,261.84 and 713.76 is: 1,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.48 : 3,261.84 = 713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.48/3,261.84 = 713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.48x = 3,261.84 × 713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.48x = 2,328,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,170.92/2,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.68

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