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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.17, 3,414.38 and 716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.17, 3,414.38 and 716.34 is: 1,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.17 : 3,414.38 = 716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.17/3,414.38 = 716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.17x = 3,414.38 × 716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.17x = 2,445,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,856.97/2,276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.55

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