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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.08, 3,414.02 and 716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.08, 3,414.02 and 716.06 is: 1,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.08 : 3,414.02 = 716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.08/3,414.02 = 716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.08x = 3,414.02 × 716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.08x = 2,444,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,643.16/2,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.06

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