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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.96, 3,261.22 and 713.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.96, 3,261.22 and 713.99 is: 1,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.96 : 3,261.22 = 713.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.96/3,261.22 = 713.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.96x = 3,261.22 × 713.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.96x = 2,328,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,458.59/2,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.58

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