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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.05, 3,264.15 and 715.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.05, 3,264.15 and 715.31 is: 1,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.05 : 3,264.15 = 715.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.05/3,264.15 = 715.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.05x = 3,264.15 × 715.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.05x = 2,334,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,885.51/2,176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.99

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