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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.75, 3,264.99 and 715.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.75, 3,264.99 and 715.51 is: 1,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.75 : 3,264.99 = 715.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.75/3,264.99 = 715.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.75x = 3,264.99 × 715.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.75x = 2,336,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,132.99/2,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.22

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