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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.37, 3,415.10 and 716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.37, 3,415.10 and 716.45 is: 1,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.37 : 3,415.10 = 716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.37/3,415.10 = 716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.37x = 3,415.10 × 716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.37x = 2,446,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,727.74/2,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.84

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