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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.26, 3,262.88 and 714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.26, 3,262.88 and 714.52 is: 1,071.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.26 : 3,262.88 = 714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.26/3,262.88 = 714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.26x = 3,262.88 × 714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.26x = 2,331,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,398.88/2,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.78

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