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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.82, 3,265.64 and 716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.82, 3,265.64 and 716.08 is: 1,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.82 : 3,265.64 = 716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.82/3,265.64 = 716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.82x = 3,265.64 × 716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.82x = 2,338,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,439.58/2,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.25

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