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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.56, 3,265.45 and 716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.56, 3,265.45 and 716.74 is: 1,075.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.56 : 3,265.45 = 716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.56/3,265.45 = 716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.56x = 3,265.45 × 716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.56x = 2,340,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,468.68/2,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.31

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