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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.71, 4,191.92 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.71, 4,191.92 and 714.76 is: 1,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.71 : 4,191.92 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.71/4,191.92 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.71x = 4,191.92 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.71x = 2,996,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,218.53/2,794.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.11

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