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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.22, 3,266.04 and 716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.22, 3,266.04 and 716.02 is: 1,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.22 : 3,266.04 = 716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.22/3,266.04 = 716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.22x = 3,266.04 × 716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.22x = 2,338,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,549.96/2,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.10

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