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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.49, 3,265.20 and 715.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.49, 3,265.20 and 715.79 is: 1,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.49 : 3,265.20 = 715.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.49/3,265.20 = 715.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.49x = 3,265.20 × 715.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.49x = 2,337,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,181.18/2,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.83

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