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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.74, 3,261.43 and 713.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.74, 3,261.43 and 713.57 is: 1,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.74 : 3,261.43 = 713.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.74/3,261.43 = 713.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.74x = 3,261.43 × 713.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.74x = 2,327,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,238.73/2,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.13

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