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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.48, 3,412.38 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.48, 3,412.38 and 715.24 is: 1,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.48 : 3,412.38 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.48/3,412.38 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.48x = 3,412.38 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.48x = 2,440,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,670.67/2,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.60

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