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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.18, 3,247.08 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.18, 3,247.08 and 704 is: 1,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.18 : 3,247.08 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.18/3,247.08 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.18x = 3,247.08 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.18x = 2,285,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,944.32/2,165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.78

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