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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.28, 3,265.92 and 716.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.28, 3,265.92 and 716.85 is: 1,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.28 : 3,265.92 = 716.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.28/3,265.92 = 716.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.28x = 3,265.92 × 716.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.28x = 2,341,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,174.75/2,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.28

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