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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.67, 3,265.49 and 715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.67, 3,265.49 and 715.76 is: 1,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.67 : 3,265.49 = 715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.67/3,265.49 = 715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.67x = 3,265.49 × 715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.67x = 2,337,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,303.54/2,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.80

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