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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.87, 3,261.61 and 713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.87, 3,261.61 and 713.68 is: 1,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.87 : 3,261.61 = 713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.87/3,261.61 = 713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.87x = 3,261.61 × 713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.87x = 2,327,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,735.89/2,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.29

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