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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.86, 3,264.18 and 715.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.86, 3,264.18 and 715.83 is: 1,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.86 : 3,264.18 = 715.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.86/3,264.18 = 715.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.86x = 3,264.18 × 715.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.86x = 2,336,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,597.97/2,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.38

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