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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.89, 3,413.84 and 715.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.89, 3,413.84 and 715.89 is: 1,073.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.89 : 3,413.84 = 715.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.89/3,413.84 = 715.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.89x = 3,413.84 × 715.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.89x = 2,443,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,930.34/2,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.84

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