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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.43, 3,265.17 and 715.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.43, 3,265.17 and 715.59 is: 1,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.43 : 3,265.17 = 715.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.43/3,265.17 = 715.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.43x = 3,265.17 × 715.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.43x = 2,336,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,523.00/2,176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.56

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