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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.78, 3,261.96 and 713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.78, 3,261.96 and 713.54 is: 1,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.78 : 3,261.96 = 713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.78/3,261.96 = 713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.78x = 3,261.96 × 713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.78x = 2,327,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,538.94/2,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.24

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