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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.39, 3,263.50 and 715.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.39, 3,263.50 and 715.29 is: 1,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.39 : 3,263.50 = 715.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.39/3,263.50 = 715.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.39x = 3,263.50 × 715.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.39x = 2,334,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,348.92/2,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.58

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