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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.75, 3,295.32 and 715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.75, 3,295.32 and 715.40 is: 1,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.75 : 3,295.32 = 715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.75/3,295.32 = 715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.75x = 3,295.32 × 715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.75x = 2,357,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,465.13/2,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.16

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