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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.72, 3,262.24 and 713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.72, 3,262.24 and 713.84 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.72 : 3,262.24 = 713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.72/3,262.24 = 713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.72x = 3,262.24 × 713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.72x = 2,328,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,717.40/2,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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