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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.64, 3,265.36 and 716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.64, 3,265.36 and 716.22 is: 1,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.64 : 3,265.36 = 716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.64/3,265.36 = 716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.64x = 3,265.36 × 716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.64x = 2,338,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,716.14/2,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.46

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