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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.51, 3,263.37 and 714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.51, 3,263.37 and 714.63 is: 1,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.51 : 3,263.37 = 714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.51/3,263.37 = 714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.51x = 3,263.37 × 714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.51x = 2,332,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,102.10/2,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.98

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