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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.99, 3,411.29 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.99, 3,411.29 and 714.14 is: 1,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.99 : 3,411.29 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.99/3,411.29 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.99x = 3,411.29 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.99x = 2,436,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,118.01/2,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.30

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