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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.62, 3,262.22 and 714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.62, 3,262.22 and 714.38 is: 1,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.62 : 3,262.22 = 714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.62/3,262.22 = 714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.62x = 3,262.22 × 714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.62x = 2,330,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,461.15/2,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.17

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