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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.22, 3,261.74 and 713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.22, 3,261.74 and 713.98 is: 1,070.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.22 : 3,261.74 = 713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.22/3,261.74 = 713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.22x = 3,261.74 × 713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.22x = 2,328,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,817.13/2,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.61

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