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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.67, 3,262.48 and 713.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.67, 3,262.48 and 713.77 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.67 : 3,262.48 = 713.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.67/3,262.48 = 713.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.67x = 3,262.48 × 713.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.67x = 2,328,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,650.41/2,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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