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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.74, 3,264.36 and 715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.74, 3,264.36 and 715.56 is: 1,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.74 : 3,264.36 = 715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.74/3,264.36 = 715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.74x = 3,264.36 × 715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.74x = 2,335,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,845.44/2,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.09

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