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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.70, 3,264.07 and 714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.70, 3,264.07 and 714.77 is: 1,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.70 : 3,264.07 = 714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.70/3,264.07 = 714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.70x = 3,264.07 × 714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.70x = 2,333,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,059.31/2,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.33

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