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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.20, 3,247.39 and 704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.20, 3,247.39 and 704.37 is: 1,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.20 : 3,247.39 = 704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.20/3,247.39 = 704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.20x = 3,247.39 × 704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.20x = 2,287,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,364.09/2,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.42

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