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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.70, 3,262.38 and 713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.70, 3,262.38 and 713.52 is: 1,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.70 : 3,262.38 = 713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.70/3,262.38 = 713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.70x = 3,262.38 × 713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.70x = 2,327,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,773.38/2,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.39

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