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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.42, 3,263.61 and 714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.42, 3,263.61 and 714.51 is: 1,071.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.42 : 3,263.61 = 714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.42/3,263.61 = 714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.42x = 3,263.61 × 714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.42x = 2,331,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,881.98/2,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.92

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