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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.13, 3,264.75 and 715.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.13, 3,264.75 and 715.29 is: 1,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.13 : 3,264.75 = 715.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.13/3,264.75 = 715.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.13x = 3,264.75 × 715.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.13x = 2,335,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,243.03/2,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.12

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