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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.84, 3,262.53 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.84, 3,262.53 and 714.14 is: 1,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.84 : 3,262.53 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.84/3,262.53 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.84x = 3,262.53 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.84x = 2,329,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,903.17/2,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.30

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