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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.92, 3,413.99 and 716.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.92, 3,413.99 and 716.09 is: 1,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.92 : 3,413.99 = 716.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.92/3,413.99 = 716.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.92x = 3,413.99 × 716.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.92x = 2,444,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,708.82/2,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.16

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