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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.57, 3,294.47 and 1,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.57, 3,294.47 and 1,712.14 is: 2,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.57 : 3,294.47 = 1,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.57/3,294.47 = 1,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.57x = 3,294.47 × 1,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.57x = 5,640,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,568.83/2,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.24

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