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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.39, 3,265 and 716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.39, 3,265 and 716.29 is: 1,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.39 : 3,265 = 716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.39/3,265 = 716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.39x = 3,265 × 716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.39x = 2,338,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,686.85/2,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.08

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