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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.01, 4,191.00 and 714.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.01, 4,191.00 and 714.01 is: 1,071.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.01 : 4,191.00 = 714.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.01/4,191.00 = 714.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.01x = 4,191.00 × 714.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.01x = 2,992,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,423.83/2,794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.02

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