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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.89, 3,265.61 and 716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.89, 3,265.61 and 716.19 is: 1,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.89 : 3,265.61 = 716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.89/3,265.61 = 716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.89x = 3,265.61 × 716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.89x = 2,338,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,793.64/2,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.37

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