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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.36, 3,262.08 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.36, 3,262.08 and 714 is: 1,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.36 : 3,262.08 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.36/3,262.08 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.36x = 3,262.08 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.36x = 2,329,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,125.12/2,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.68

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