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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.38, 3,264.93 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.38, 3,264.93 and 715.50 is: 1,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.38 : 3,264.93 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.38/3,264.93 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.38x = 3,264.93 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.38x = 2,336,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,057.42/2,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.37

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