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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.91, 3,265.34 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.91, 3,265.34 and 716.04 is: 1,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.91 : 3,265.34 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.91/3,265.34 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.91x = 3,265.34 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.91x = 2,338,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,110.47/2,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.05

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