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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.84, 3,264.03 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.84, 3,264.03 and 715.14 is: 1,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.84 : 3,264.03 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.84/3,264.03 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.84x = 3,264.03 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.84x = 2,334,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,238.41/2,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.80

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