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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.68, 3,262.46 and 713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.68, 3,262.46 and 713.80 is: 1,070.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.68 : 3,262.46 = 713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.68/3,262.46 = 713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.68x = 3,262.46 × 713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.68x = 2,328,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,743.95/2,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.84

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