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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.91, 3,247.37 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.91, 3,247.37 and 704.06 is: 1,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.91 : 3,247.37 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.91/3,247.37 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.91x = 3,247.37 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.91x = 2,286,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,323.57/2,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.08

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