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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.30, 3,260.55 and 713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.30, 3,260.55 and 713.37 is: 1,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.30 : 3,260.55 = 713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.30/3,260.55 = 713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.30x = 3,260.55 × 713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.30x = 2,325,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,978.55/2,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.27

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