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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.54, 3,265.26 and 715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.54, 3,265.26 and 715.78 is: 1,073.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.54 : 3,265.26 = 715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.54/3,265.26 = 715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.54x = 3,265.26 × 715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.54x = 2,337,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,207.80/2,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.82

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