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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538, 3,807.64 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538, 3,807.64 and 714 is: 1,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538 : 3,807.64 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538/3,807.64 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538x = 3,807.64 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538x = 2,718,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,654.96/2,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.18

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