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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.96, 3,844.31 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.96, 3,844.31 and 714.18 is: 1,071.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.96 : 3,844.31 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.96/3,844.31 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.96x = 3,844.31 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.96x = 2,745,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,525.74/2,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.23

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