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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.99, 4,764.28 and 1,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.99, 4,764.28 and 1,714.11 is: 2,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.99 : 4,764.28 = 1,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.99/4,764.28 = 1,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.99x = 4,764.28 × 1,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.99x = 8,166,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,499.99/3,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.13

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