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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.12, 3,379.80 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.12, 3,379.80 and 714 is: 1,071.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.12 : 3,379.80 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.12/3,379.80 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.12x = 3,379.80 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.12x = 2,413,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,177.20/2,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.04

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