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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.91, 3,262.33 and 714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.91, 3,262.33 and 714.04 is: 1,071.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.91 : 3,262.33 = 714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.91/3,262.33 = 714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.91x = 3,262.33 × 714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.91x = 2,329,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,434.11/2,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.05

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