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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.49, 3,264.69 and 715.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.49, 3,264.69 and 715.73 is: 1,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.49 : 3,264.69 = 715.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.49/3,264.69 = 715.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.49x = 3,264.69 × 715.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.49x = 2,336,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,636.57/2,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.58

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