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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.92, 3,265.50 and 715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.92, 3,265.50 and 715.76 is: 1,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.92 : 3,265.50 = 715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.92/3,265.50 = 715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.92x = 3,265.50 × 715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.92x = 2,337,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,314.28/2,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.68

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