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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.80, 3,264.84 and 715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.80, 3,264.84 and 715.80 is: 1,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.80 : 3,264.84 = 715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.80/3,264.84 = 715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.80x = 3,264.84 × 715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.80x = 2,336,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,972.47/2,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.58

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