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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.47, 3,264.84 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.47, 3,264.84 and 716.04 is: 1,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.47 : 3,264.84 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.47/3,264.84 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.47x = 3,264.84 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.47x = 2,337,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,756.03/2,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.10

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