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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.94, 3,262.41 and 714.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.94, 3,262.41 and 714.21 is: 1,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.94 : 3,262.41 = 714.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.94/3,262.41 = 714.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.94x = 3,262.41 × 714.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.94x = 2,330,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,045.85/2,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.32

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