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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.31, 4,191.47 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.31, 4,191.47 and 714.24 is: 1,071.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.31 : 4,191.47 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.31/4,191.47 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.31x = 4,191.47 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.31x = 2,993,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,714.64/2,794.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.36

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