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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.20, 3,263.20 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.20, 3,263.20 and 714.44 is: 1,071.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.20 : 3,263.20 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.20/3,263.20 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.20x = 3,263.20 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.20x = 2,331,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,360.61/2,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.79

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