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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.85, 3,261.97 and 713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.85, 3,261.97 and 713.81 is: 1,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.85 : 3,261.97 = 713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.85/3,261.97 = 713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.85x = 3,261.97 × 713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.85x = 2,328,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,435.85/2,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.62

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