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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.96, 3,415.97 and 716.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.96, 3,415.97 and 716.93 is: 1,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.96 : 3,415.97 = 716.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.96/3,415.97 = 716.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.96x = 3,415.97 × 716.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.96x = 2,448,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,993.40/2,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.55

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