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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.61, 3,414.86 and 716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.61, 3,414.86 and 716.55 is: 1,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.61 : 3,414.86 = 716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.61/3,414.86 = 716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.61x = 3,414.86 × 716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.61x = 2,446,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,904.23/2,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.80

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