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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.74, 3,265.29 and 715.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.74, 3,265.29 and 715.55 is: 1,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.74 : 3,265.29 = 715.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.74/3,265.29 = 715.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.74x = 3,265.29 × 715.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.74x = 2,336,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,461.93/2,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.38

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