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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.37, 3,413.53 and 716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.37, 3,413.53 and 716.01 is: 1,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.37 : 3,413.53 = 716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.37/3,413.53 = 716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.37x = 3,413.53 × 716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.37x = 2,444,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,121.62/2,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.69

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