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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.20, 3,264.66 and 715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.20, 3,264.66 and 715.01 is: 1,072.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.20 : 3,264.66 = 715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.20/3,264.66 = 715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.20x = 3,264.66 × 715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.20x = 2,334,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,248.22/2,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.63

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