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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.64, 3,265.36 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.64, 3,265.36 and 716.20 is: 1,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.64 : 3,265.36 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.64/3,265.36 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.64x = 3,265.36 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.64x = 2,338,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,650.83/2,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.43

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