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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.76, 3,264.96 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.76, 3,264.96 and 716 is: 1,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.76 : 3,264.96 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.76/3,264.96 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.76x = 3,264.96 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.76x = 2,337,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,711.36/2,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.45

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