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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.81, 3,264.12 and 715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.81, 3,264.12 and 715.02 is: 1,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.81 : 3,264.12 = 715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.81/3,264.12 = 715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.81x = 3,264.12 × 715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.81x = 2,333,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,911.08/2,175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.66

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