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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.37, 3,264.84 and 716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.37, 3,264.84 and 716.13 is: 1,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.37 : 3,264.84 = 716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.37/3,264.84 = 716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.37x = 3,264.84 × 716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.37x = 2,338,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,049.87/2,177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.80

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