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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.79, 3,264.84 and 715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.79, 3,264.84 and 715.93 is: 1,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.79 : 3,264.84 = 715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.79/3,264.84 = 715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.79x = 3,264.84 × 715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.79x = 2,337,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,377.00/2,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.77

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