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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.18, 3,264.70 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.18, 3,264.70 and 715.20 is: 1,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.18 : 3,264.70 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.18/3,264.70 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.18x = 3,264.70 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.18x = 2,334,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,913.44/2,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.94

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