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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.92, 3,264.24 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.92, 3,264.24 and 715.20 is: 1,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.92 : 3,264.24 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.92/3,264.24 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.92x = 3,264.24 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.92x = 2,334,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,584.45/2,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.43

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