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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.07, 3,264.51 and 715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.07, 3,264.51 and 715.28 is: 1,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.07 : 3,264.51 = 715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.07/3,264.51 = 715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.07x = 3,264.51 × 715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.07x = 2,335,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,038.71/2,176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.05

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