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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.20, 3,247.80 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.20, 3,247.80 and 704.40 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.20 : 3,247.80 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.20/3,247.80 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.20x = 3,247.80 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.20x = 2,287,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,750.32/2,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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