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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.63, 3,413.89 and 716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.63, 3,413.89 and 716.25 is: 1,074.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.63 : 3,413.89 = 716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.63/3,413.89 = 716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.63x = 3,413.89 × 716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.63x = 2,445,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,198.71/2,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.04

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