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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.70, 3,265.01 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.70, 3,265.01 and 715.26 is: 1,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.70 : 3,265.01 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.70/3,265.01 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.70x = 3,265.01 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.70x = 2,335,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,331.05/2,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.88

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